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; 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

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/Glassy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed through the cooling and crystallization of magma in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites. The pink hue is caused by fibrous inclusions of a borosilicate mineral similar to dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Used widely in various types of jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, decorative stones, and as a popular specimen for gemstone collectors and metaphysical enthusiasts.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces and is typically found in massive clusters. Large, translucent specimens are the most prized.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its distinctive milky-pink color and hardness (it will scratch glass). Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota and Maine).

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