mineral

Rose Quartz

SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide with trace inclusions of dumortierite)

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

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

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Physical properties

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

Formation & geological history

Formed in intense heat within pegmatites (igneous) or hydrothermal veins. The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic inclusions of a pink fibrous mineral related to dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Commonly used in jewelry (cabochons, beads), decorative carvings, and as a popular specimen for crystal collecting and holistic practices.

Geological facts

Rose quartz rarely forms finished crystal faces; it is almost always found in massive form. Large deposits are found in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, USA.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic hazy translucent pink color and hardness (it will scratch glass). It is often found in river beds or near pegmatite outcrops.

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