mineral

Rose Quartz

SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)

Hardness: 7.0 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/glassy; Structure: Hexagonal/Trigonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous/glassy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7.0 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/glassy; Structure: Hexagonal/Trigonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in high-temperature silica-rich magmatic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of titanium, manganese, or iron.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, decorative stones, and by collectors of metaphysical crystals.

Geological facts

Ancient Egyptian and Roman civilizations used rose quartz in face masks to clear complexions and prevent wrinkles. Unlike other amethysts or quartz varieties, it rarely forms well-defined crystal faces and typically occurs in massive form.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pale translucency and hardness (it will scratch glass). Found in Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Dakota (USA). Collectors look for deep pink saturation and clarity.