mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/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: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Commonly formed in late-stage crystallization of igneous pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. Its color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink borosilicate fibers (dumortierite-like).

Uses & applications

Used extensively in jewelry (cabochons, beads), decorative carvings, meditation stones, and metaphysical practices. It is occasionally used in industrial applications for its quartz properties.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined visible crystals and instead usually occurs as massive chunks. It is known as the stone of universal love.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue and translucency. It is commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, India, and Madagascar. In the field, it is distinguished from calcite by its hardness (it will scratch glass).