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 (glassy) 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 (glassy) to greasy

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Physical properties

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

Formation & geological history

Formed in high-temperature pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite or similar minerals. Typically found in Precambrian shield regions.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry (cabochons, beads), decorative carvings, and as a popular specimen for rock collectors and practitioners of crystal healing.

Geological facts

Unlike regular quartz which forms well-defined crystals, rose quartz is almost always found in massive form without external crystal faces. Some rare specimens exhibit 'asterism' (a star-like effect) when cut.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, high hardness (cannot be scratched by steel), and conchoidal (shell-like) fracture. Major commercial deposits are located in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, USA.

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