mineral

Rose Quartz

SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/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 (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in late-stage cooling of magmatic hydrothermal veins and pegmatites. The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic inclusions of a fibrous pink borosilicate mineral similar to dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, lapidary art, and popular as a healing crystal in metaphysical practices. Also used as a gemstone in cabochons and beads.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined macroscopic crystals, typically appearing in massive form. The color is often sensitive to heat and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight for long periods.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, hardness (will scratch glass), and conchoidal fracture patterns. Commonly found in Minas Gerais (Brazil), Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).