mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy) 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 (glassy) to greasy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy) to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); 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; geological ages vary by location, ranging from Millions to Billions of years old.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in jewelry (cabochons, beads), decorative carvings, and as a popular specimen for rock collectors and metaphysical practitioners.

Geological facts

The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic inclusions of a pink variety of the mineral dumortierite. Large crystals are extremely rare; it usually occurs in massive form.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its distinct pink hue, lack of cleavage, and inability to be scratched by steel. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, and the United States (South Dakota).