mineral

Rose 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 in igneous environments, specifically within pegmatites (coarse-grained igneous rocks) by hydrothermal crystallization from silica-rich fluids as they cool.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry (cabochons, beads), decorative figurines, lapidary art, and metabolic/healing stone collecting.

Geological facts

The pink hue is caused by trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese. Unlike clear quartz, Rose Quartz rarely forms distinct large crystal faces and is usually found in massive (shapeless) form.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its distinct smoky pink translucency and inability to be scratched by a steel knife. Major deposits are found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).