mineral

Pink Quartz (Rose Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to rosy red; Luster: Vitreous/glassy; Crystal structure: Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pink to rosy red
Luster: Vitreous/glassy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to rosy red; Luster: Vitreous/glassy; Crystal structure: Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Formed in high-temperature silica-rich environments, typically in igneous pegmatites or hydrothermal veins. The pink color is caused by trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in jewelry (cabochons, beads), decorative carvings, spiritual/metaphysical practices, and as a popular collector's specimen.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined external crystal faces; it usually occurs in massive form. The first specimens were found in the USA around the 1880s.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its distinct pink hue, glassy luster, and inability to be scratched by a steel knife. Common locations include Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, USA.