mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pink to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous/Glassy; Crystal structure: Trigonal (Hexagonal system); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 (Mohs scale)
- Color
- Pink to rose-red
- Luster
- Vitreous/Glassy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pink to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous/Glassy; Crystal structure: Trigonal (Hexagonal system); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Commonly formed in late-stage crystallization in pegmatites or hydrothermal veins, often found in Cenozoic and older geological environments
Uses & applications
Extensively used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, crystal healing, and as a collector's mineral
Geological facts
The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink borosilicate fibers similar to dumortierite. It is often associated with unconditional love in folklore
Field identification & locations
Identify by its characteristic hazy translucent pink appearance and lack of visible crystal faces in massive form. Found globally in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, USA
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