mineral

Rose Quartz

Quartz (SiO2) with trace amounts of Titanium, Iron, or Manganese

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy) to waxy; Crystal structure: Hexagonal; Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous (glassy) to waxy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy) to waxy; Crystal structure: Hexagonal; Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in late-stage crystallization of granitic pegmatites or hydrothermal veins; geological age varies but examples are found in Precambrian to more recent formations.

Uses & applications

Used extensively in jewelry, ornamental carvings, lapidary art, and popular in the metaphysical/collecting community. Large blocks are sometimes used as building stone.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces and is typically found in massive clusters. The color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink borosilicate minerals.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its translucent pink color and conchoidal fracture. Commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota). Scratches glass easily but cannot be scratched by a steel knife.

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