mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with traces of titanium, iron, or manganese

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: 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: Pink to rose-red
Luster: Vitreous/glassy

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Physical properties

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

Formation & geological history

Formed at high temperatures in deep-seated pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic inclusions of a pink variety of the mineral dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in jewelry (cabochons, beads), decorative carvings, meditation practices, and as a popular collector's mineral.

Geological facts

Unlike other quartz varieties, Rose Quartz rarely forms large visible crystal faces and typically occurs in massive form. It is the unofficial state mineral of South Dakota.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue and translucency. Most commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota). In the field, look for glassy, pink massive rocks within coarse-grained granitic rocks.

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