mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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 primarily in magmatic pegmatites as late-stage hydrothermal deposits. The pink color comes from trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, or microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite silicate.

Uses & applications

Used in gemstone carvings, jewelry (cabochons and beads), home decor, and spiritual/metaphysical practices.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is rarely found as well-formed individual crystals; it usually grows as a massive, formless crystalline cluster. Some specimens exhibit 'asterism' (a star-like effect) when cut.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its distinctive pale pink color and hardness (it will scratch glass). Commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, Madagascar, and the United States (South Dakota and New England).