mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale. Color: Pale pink to rose red. Luster: Vitreous to greasy. Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal). Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture). Specific gravity: 2.65.

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

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale. Color: Pale pink to rose red. Luster: Vitreous to greasy. Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal). Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture). Specific gravity: 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Formed in high-temperature silica-rich environments such as pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. Its geological age varies significantly depending on the deposit, often found in Precambrian formations.

Uses & applications

Used widely in lapidary work for jewelry (cabochons, beads), decorative carvings, and as a popular 'healing crystal' in metaphysical practices. Industrially, it has little use compared to clear quartz.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz that get their color from irradiation or internal impurities, rose quartz color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite-like minerals. It is the unofficial 'stone of unconditional love'.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its translucent pink color and lack of visible crystal faces (it usually occurs in massive form). Common locations include Brazil, South Africa, India, and Madagascar. Collectors should look for intense color and clarity.

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