Rock Identifier
Rose Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese) — mineral
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Rose Quartz

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

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, rose-red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness
7 on Mohs scale
Color
Pink, rose-red
Luster
Vitreous (glassy)
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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, rose-red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Primarily formed in pegmatites through the slow cooling of magma. It can also be found in hydrothermal veins. The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic inclusions of a fibrous pink mineral similar to dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Used in jewelry (rings, pendants, beads), ornamental carvings, sphere-making, and widely popular in the wellness and metaphysical industry as the 'stone of unconditional love'.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystals and is usually found in massive form. It was first found around 7000 BC in Mesopotamia.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its characteristic pink hue, hardness (it will scratch glass), and lack of cleavage. Common locations include Brazil, South Africa, India, and Madagascar. Collectors look for clarity and deep color saturation.

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