mineral

Rose Quartz

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

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy) to greasy; 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) to greasy

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Physical properties

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

Formation & geological history

Formed through the cooling of silica-rich magma in pegmatites. The pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or trace amounts of titanium and manganese.

Uses & applications

Used extensively in jewelry, ornamental carvings, decorative stones, and as a popular lapidary material for sphere-making and cabochons. It is also a favorite among mineral collectors.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is rarely found as well-formed individual crystals; it usually occurs in large, massive chunks. It is known as the 'Stone of Unconditional Love' in metaphysical circles.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its distinct pale pink hue, glassy luster, and the way it shatters like glass (conchoidal fracture). It is abundant in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).

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