mineral

Rose Quartz

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide) - SiO2

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 primarily in pegmatites (coarse-grained igneous rocks) during the final stages of magma crystallization. Its pink color is typically attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, or microscopic inclusions of dumortierite borosilicate.

Uses & applications

Used extensively in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, sphere collection, and holistic healing/metaphysical practices. Occasionally used in interior decor like lamps or tabletops.

Geological facts

Known as the 'Stone of Universal Love,' it has been used in talismans since 600 B.C. While common in massive form, distinct crystals are extremely rare and were only discovered in the 1930s in Brazil.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its characteristic cloudy pink color and quartz hardness (cannot be scratched by steel). It is commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).