mineral

Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: vitreous (glass-like); 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 (glass-like)

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: vitreous (glass-like); Crystal structure: hexagonal/trigonal; Cleavage: none (conchoidal fracture); Specific gravity: 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Formed primarily in pegmatites, cooling from silica-rich magma at high temperatures. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or similar borosilicate minerals within the quartz.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, crystal healing practices, and as a collector's mineral. Large slabs are sometimes used for high-end interior decoration.

Geological facts

Large, well-formed crystals of rose quartz are extremely rare; it usually occurs in massive form. The first rose quartz was found in the United States near Rumford, Maine, but some of the most famous specimens come from Madagascar.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its distinct pink hue, glass-like luster, and lack of cleavage (it breaks in smooth, curved surfaces). Commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, India, and Madagascar.