mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace Titanium, Manganese, or Iron

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (usually found in massive form); 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

Formation & geological history

Formed in magmatic pegmatites, frequently Crystallizing at high temperatures. The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic inclusions of a pink variety of the mineral dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Commonly used in jewelry (cabochons, beads), ornamental carvings, crystal healing practices, and as a collector's specimen.

Geological facts

Rose quartz rarely forms visible crystal faces; it is almost always found in 'massive' form. The color can fade if exposed to prolonged intense sunlight.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its translucent pink color and inability to be scratched by a steel knife. It is found globally, with major deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).

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