mineral

Rose Quartz

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/Glassy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale)
Color: pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous/Glassy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/Glassy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in high-temperature magma chambers, typically in pegmatites through the slow crystallization of mineral-rich liquids. This specimen is typically found in Precambrian to Cenozoic formations.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in jewelry (beads, cabochons, carvings), decorative interior design, and by collectors. In industry, high-purity quartz is used in electronics and glass-making.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, Rose Quartz rarely forms distinct crystal faces; instead, it occurs in massive lumps. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of a fibrous pink mineral similar to dumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its characteristic pink hue, conchoidal (shell-like) fracture, and inability to be scratched by a steel knife. Commonly found in Brazil, South Dakota (USA), Madagascar, and India.