mineral

Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz (SiO2 with traces of Titanium, Iron, or Manganese)

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale. Color: Pale pink to rose red. Luster: Vitreous (glass-like). Crystal Structure: Hexagonal/Trigonal. Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture. Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous (glass-like)

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale. Color: Pale pink to rose red. Luster: Vitreous (glass-like). Crystal Structure: Hexagonal/Trigonal. Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture. Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Formed in high-temperature silica-rich environments, most commonly in pegmatites (igneous rocks). It crystallizes from cooling magma and can be found in veins or large massive blocks.

Uses & applications

Commonly used in the jewelry industry for beads, cabochons, and ornamental carvings. It is also used as a gemstone in the metaphysical market and as a decorative stone in interior design.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, Rose Quartz rarely forms distinct, visible crystal faces; it is usually found in massive form. The color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink borosilicate fibers similar to dumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its characteristic cloudy-pink translucency and its ability to scratch glass. It is commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, India, and the United States (South Dakota).

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