mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) containing trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; 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 to greasy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed through the crystallization of magma in pegmatites or in hydrothermal veins, typically dating back to the Precambrian or Paleozoic eras depending on the specific deposit geological context.

Uses & applications

Used extensively in jewelry (beads, cabochons), carvings, decorative ornaments, and widely collected for its aesthetic appeal and association with metaphysical 'healing' properties.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces and instead occurs as massive aggregates. The 'star effect' or asterism can sometimes be seen in specimens containing tiny rutile inclusions.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, high hardness (cannot be scratched by a steel knife), and отсутствие cleavage. Common locations include Brazil, South Africa, Madagascar, India, and the United States (South Dakota).

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