mineral

Rose Quartz

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

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

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

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Physical properties

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

Formation & geological history

Found primarily in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites. It forms as magma cools, allowing silica to crystallize over thousands of years in high-temperature environments.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in lapidary work, jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, and 'healing' crystal retail. Industrial uses include abrasives and glassmaking.

Geological facts

Unlike other quartz varieties, Rose Quartz rarely forms well-defined external crystal faces; it is usually found in massive form. The pink color is often caused by microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite.

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, and South Dakota, USA.

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