mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

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Physical properties

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

Formation & geological history

Formed at high temperatures in deep-seated igneous pegmatites or hydrothermal veins. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink borosilicate fibers (related to dumortierite). Found in geological formations ranging from Precambrian to Cenozoic eras.

Uses & applications

Broadly used in the jewelry industry for cabochons and beads, ornamental carvings, and widely sold as a therapeutic or decorative crystal in the metaphysical community.

Geological facts

Unlike اکثر varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms large, well-defined single crystals; it usually occurs in massive crystalline aggregates. The largest specimens are often found in Brazil, which supplies the global market.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pale pink hue and hardness (it will scratch glass). In the field, look for milky or translucent pink massive outcroppings in pegmatite-rich regions like Brazil, South Africa, and Madagascar.