mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); 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)

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed through the crystallization of magma or from hydrothermal veins. Often found in pegmatite formations. It is mostly associated with the Precambrian-Cambrian periods.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, and home decor. Also popular in the metaphysical community and for collection and aquarium decoration.

Geological facts

The pink color is traditionally attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, although some specialists believe it is caused by microscopic mineral inclusions of a pink variety of dumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its distinct pink hue and lack of visible crystal faces (it usually appears in massive form). Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota and New England).