mineral

Rose Quartz

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

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to deep rose-red, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal), Cleavage: None (Conchoidal fracture), Specific gravity: 2.65

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to deep rose-red, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal), Cleavage: None (Conchoidal fracture), Specific gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in late-stage crystallization in granitic pegmatites or hydrothermal veins; geological age varies depending on the surrounding host rock, often billions of years old.

Uses & applications

Predominantly used for lapidary work including jewelry (beads, cabochons), carvings, decorative ornaments, and widely collected as a metaphysical healing stone.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms large well-defined crystals; it usually grows in massive chunks. Its pink color is often caused by microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, high hardness (can scratch steel/glass), and lack of cleavage. Common locations include Brazil (Minas Gerais), South Africa, Madagascar, and the United States (South Dakota).

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