mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (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 at high temperatures in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. Its color is derived from trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.

Uses & applications

Used widely in lapidary work for cabochons, carvings, and beads; highly popular in metaphysical and crystal collecting communities.

Geological facts

Unlike crystalline quartz, rose quartz usually occurs in massive form and rarely develops well-defined crystal faces. The largest deposits are found in Brazil.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its translucent pink hue and glassy luster. It cannot be scratched by a steel knife. Commonly found in river beds or mountainous pegmatite zones.