mineral

Rose Quartz

Crystalline Silicon Dioxide with trace Titanium, Iron, or Manganese (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale)
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Typically forms in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites, often as large massive chunks rather than well-defined crystals. Most deposits range from young Cenozoic back to Precambrian ages.

Uses & applications

Used extensively in jewelry as cabochons, lapidary carvings, ornamental stone in interior design, and is highly valued by mineral collectors and 'healing crystal' enthusiasts.

Geological facts

Unlike most translucent quartz varieties, Rose Quartz rarely forms distinct crystal faces; instead, it occurs in massive form. The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic inclusions of a fibrous pink borosilicate mineral.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its distinct pink hue, lack of cleavage, and ability to scratch glass. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota). Look for it in pegmatite outcroppings along with feldspar and mica.

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