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: None (conchoidal fracture); 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: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in high-temperature silica-rich environments, most commonly in magmatic pegmatites (igneous rocks) and hydrothermal veins; geological age varies by location from Precambrian to recent Cenozoic formations.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in lapidary work for cabochons, beads, and carvings; widely popular in the gemstone jewelry market and as decorative ornamental pieces or metaphysical healing stones.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces and is typically found in massive chunks. It can exhibit 'asterism' (a star-like reflection) if it contains fine needles of rutile.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its distinctive pastel pink color and hard, glass-like fracture. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and South Dakota (USA). In the field, look for pink massive outcroppings often associated with quartz veins in granite.

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