mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to rosy red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pink to rosy red
Luster: Vitreous (glassy)

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to rosy red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed primarily in magmatic pegmatites through the crystallization of silica-rich melts at high temperatures. The pink hue is caused by trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, or microscopic inclusions of dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in lapidary work for cabochons, beads, and carvings. Also used in jewelry, as ornamental stones, and in the metaphysical/holistic healing community.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces and usually occurs as massive aggregates. It is the state mineral of South Dakota, USA.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its distinctive pink color, conchoidal fracture, and hardness (it can scratch glass). Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota and New England).