mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/Glassy; 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

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/Glassy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through the slow cooling of silica-rich magma. It is found in geological formations ranging from Precambrian to more recent eras.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, decorative stones, and valued by mineral collectors and metaphysical practitioners.

Geological facts

The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of a pink fibrous mineral similar to dumortierite. Unlike many other quartz varieties, it rarely forms well-defined crystal faces.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its distinct pink hue, lack of cleavage, and glass-like luster. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).

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