mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pink/Rose-red, Luster: Vitreous/Glistening, Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal), Cleavage: None (Conchoidal fracture), Specific Gravity: 2.65

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pink/Rose-red, Luster: Vitreous/Glistening, Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal), Cleavage: None (Conchoidal fracture), Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed at high temperatures in deep-seated igneous pegmatites or hydrothermal veins. The color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink borosilicate fibers (similar to dumortierite).

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, crystal healing practices, and as a collector's specimen.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined external crystal faces; it is almost always found in massive form. It is often referred to as the 'Stone of Love' in metaphysical circles.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, high hardness (cannot be scratched by steel), and glassy luster. Common locations include Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).