mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- Pale pink to rose red
- Luster
- Vitreous to waxy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Forms in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins from cooling magma rich in silica and fluids containing trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, which provide the pink hue.
Uses & applications
Primarily used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, decorative stones, and by collectors. Also popular in metaphysical practices.
Geological facts
The color of rose quartz is thought to be caused by microscopic inclusions of a pink variety of a mineral called dumortierite. It rarely forms distinct crystals and is usually found in massive form.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its characteristic pink hue, hardness (will scratch glass), and lack of cleavage. Common in Brazil, South Africa, India, and Madagascar.
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