mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 (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 (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: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific gravity: 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Formed at high temperatures in late-stage crystallization of igneous pegmatites or hydrothermal veins. Found worldwide in ancient precambrian shields to younger mountain belts.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in lapidary work for cabochons, beads, and carvings; also used in holistic practices and as a decorative stone in landscaping or interior design.

Geological facts

Unlike clear quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces and usually occurs in massive form. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of a pink fibrous mineral like dumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, hardness (it will scratch glass), and lack of cleavage. Common locations include Brazil, South Africa, Madagascar, and the United States (South Dakota).