mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (rhombohedral); 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 (rhombohedral); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in igneous environments, typically in pegmatites through the slow cooling of silica-rich magma; the color is caused by trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.

Uses & applications

Major use in jewelry, decorative carvings, and ornamental objects; also highly valued in gemstone collecting and alternative healing practices.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is rarely found as individual crystals. It almost always occurs in massive form. The color is often light-sensitive and can fade if exposed to prolonged sunlight.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue and translucency. It does not react with acid. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).