mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace impurities of Ti, Mn, or Fe

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 in late-stage crystallization of pegmatites (igneous) through hydrothermal processes. Most specimens date from the Precambrian to Cenezoic eras depending on location.

Uses & applications

Used extensively in jewelry (cabochons, beads), decorative carvings, lapidary arts, and as a popular collector's specimen for its aesthetic appeal.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, Rose Quartz rarely forms distinct large crystal faces; it is almost always found in massive form. The color is caused by microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its characteristic pink hue and lack of cleavage. Found commonly in Brazil, South Africa, Madagascar, and the United States (South Dakota).

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