mineral

Rose Quartz

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

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to deep rose; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None (Conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale)
Color: Pale pink to deep rose
Luster: Vitreous to greasy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to deep rose; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None (Conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed through the crystallization of magma in pegmatites or hydrothermal veins. It typically forms at high temperatures and represents some of the last minerals to crystallize from cooling fluids.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in jewelry (cabochons, beads), decorative carvings, high-end interior design (countertops, tiles), and for metaphysical or collection purposes.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is rarely found as well-formed crystals; it usually occurs in massive form. The pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of a pink variety of the mineral dumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue and lack of visible crystal faces (massive habit). Usually found in quartz-rich pegmatite cores. Common locations include Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).

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