mineral

Rose Quartz

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

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous/Glassy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pink to rose-red
Luster: Vitreous/Glassy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous/Glassy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Formed primarily in pegmatites through the cooling of silica-rich magma. It occurs in massive forms rather than well-defined crystals in nature; the specimen shown is an artificially cut and polished tower.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in lapidary work, jewelry, ornamental carvings, and highly popular in the metaphysical and crystal collecting communities.

Geological facts

Unlike clear quartz, rose quartz rarely forms large, distinct crystal faces in nature; it is almost always found in massive chunks. Its pink color is often sensitive to light and can fade over time with excessive UV exposure.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its signature pink hue and glass-like luster. It can be found in abundance in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota). In the field, look for milky pink boulders in granitic pegmatites.

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