mineral

Rose Quartz

SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)

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

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

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Physical properties

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

Formation & geological history

Formed in high-temperature silica-rich magmatic environments such as pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or similar minerals.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in lapidary work for cabochons, carvings (like this heart), beads, and spheres. Also used in ornamental jewelry, home decor, and 'crystal healing' practices.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is unique because it rarely forms distinct crystals with faces; it is almost always found in massive form. The color can fade if exposed to prolonged sunlight due to the nature of the inclusions.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue and its inability to be scratched by a steel knife (Mohs 5.5). Found worldwide, with major deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, USA.