mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, ranging from pale to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pink, ranging from pale to rose-red
Luster: Vitreous (glassy)

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, ranging from pale to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in high-temperature silica-rich environments such as pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. The color is typically caused by trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in jewelry (cabochons, beads), decorative carvings, spiritual/metaphysical practices, and as a decorative stone in landscaping.

Geological facts

Rose Quartz is often called the 'Love Stone' in metaphysical circles. Most Rose Quartz is found in massive form and very rarely forms visible crystal faces; when it does, it is often called 'Crystalline Rose Quartz' or 'Pink Quartz'.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink color and hardness (it will scratch glass). In the field, look for it in igneous pegmatite zones, notably in locations like Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, USA.