mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous, Crystal structure: Hexagonal (trigonal), Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture), Specific gravity: 2.65

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous, Crystal structure: Hexagonal (trigonal), Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture), Specific gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in pegmatites through the crystallization of silica-rich magma. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.

Uses & applications

Commonly used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, holistic healing practices, and as a decorative landscaping stone.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is known as the 'Stone of Love.' While quartz usually forms well-defined crystals, rose quartz is almost always found in massive form without distinct crystal faces.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its translucent pink color and hardness (it will scratch glass). Most commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).