mineral

Rose Quartz

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

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: pale pink to rose-red
Luster: Vitreous to greasy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed through the cooling and crystallization of silica-rich magma in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. It can be found in formations dating back millions of years from the Archean to the Cenozoic era.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry making, ornamental carvings, lapidary arts, and chakra/spiritual healing practices. Lower quality specimens are used for industrial abrasives or aquarium gravel.

Geological facts

Rose quartz rarely forms crystals with external faces; it usually occurs in massive form. The pink color is believed to be caused by microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite. It is often called the 'Heart Stone' and has been used in talismans since 600 BC.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its translucent pink hue and lack of visible crystal faces. It can be found in Minas Gerais, Brazil, as well as Madagascar, South Africa, and South Dakota, USA. Collectors should look for color intensity and clarity.

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