mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: vitreous (glassy) to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: none (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: pale pink to rose red
Luster: vitreous (glassy) to greasy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: vitreous (glassy) to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: none (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Formed in igneous pegmatites through the slow cooling of magma, where trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese are incorporated into the quartz structure to produce the pink color.

Uses & applications

Mainly used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), carvings, decorative ornaments, and widely collected as a metaphysical healing stone.

Geological facts

The color of rose quartz can fade if left in direct sunlight for long periods. Unlike other varieties of quartz, it rarely forms well-defined crystal faces and is most commonly found in massive form.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its translucent pink hue and glassy appearance. It will scratch glass but cannot be scratched by a steel knife. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota (USA).