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) to waxy; 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 waxy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: vitreous (glassy) to waxy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: none (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Typically forms in late-stage cooling of magmatic pegmatites or in hydrothermal veins, occurring in massive form rather than distinct crystals.

Uses & applications

Used extensively in jewelry as cabochons, decorative carvings, interior design elements, and as a popular focus for crystal healing and metaphysical collections.

Geological facts

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

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its characteristic translucency, lack of cleavage, and soft pink hue. Commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, India, and Madagascar.

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