mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous to greasy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed at high temperatures in deep-seated pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. The pink color is generally attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in lapidary work for jewelry, figurines, and beads. Also used in decor and as a popular metaphysical or healing crystal.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces. Large clear specimens are extremely rare and highly prized. It is often found in massive form.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its characteristic pink hue, hardness (will scratch glass), and lack of cleavage. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).