mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese

Hardness: 7 Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; 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: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in late-stage crystallization of pegmatites (igneous) through hydrothermal processes. Most specimens are millions of years old.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in lapidary work for jewelry, figurines, and beads. Also popular in the holistic/metaphysical community and as decorative garden stones.

Geological facts

Unlike regular quartz crystals, rose quartz usually occurs in massive form rather than distinct crystal faces. The pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of a pink fibrous mineral called dididumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its distinct pink hue and conchoidal fracture (shell-like curves). It is famously found in Brazil, South Africa, and Madagascar.

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