mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese

Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal/Trigonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

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

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal/Trigonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Commonly forms in coarse-grained igneous rocks like pegmatites through the slow cooling of magma, though it can also be found in hydrothermal veins.

Uses & applications

Used widely in lapidary work for cabochons, beads, and carvings. Also popular in jewelry, as ornamental stones, and in the holistic health/metaphysical market.

Geological facts

The color is usually attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink borosilicate fibers. Unlike other quartz varieties, it rarely forms well-defined crystals and usually occurs as massive chunks.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its translucent pink color and inability to be scratched by steel. Found commonly in Brazil, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).

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