mineral

Rose Quartz

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

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

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

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Physical properties

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

Formation & geological history

Formed through the cooling and crystallization of silica-rich magma in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. Often found in Precambrian formations over 500 million years old.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in lapidary for jewelry, ornamental carvings, and decorative aggregate. Historically used for making figurines and talismans.

Geological facts

Rose quartz rarely forms visible crystal faces; it usually occurs in massive form. The pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of a pink fibrous silicate mineral related to dumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its distinctive pink color, waxy luster, and lack of cleavage. Common locations include Brazil, South Dakota (USA), Madagascar, and India. Collectors look for deep color saturation and clarity.

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