Mineral

Rose Quartz

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

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale. Color: Pale pink to rose red. Luster: Vitreous to greasy. Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal). Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture). Specific gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous to greasy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale. Color: Pale pink to rose red. Luster: Vitreous to greasy. Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal). Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture). Specific gravity: 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Formed in late-stage crystallization of pegmatites (igneous) through hydrothermal processes. Most deposits are several hundred million years old, varying by location.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry (cabochons, beads), decorative carvings, and as a popular specimen for metaphysical and mineral collectors.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms visible crystals; it usually grows in massive clumps. Large, well-formed crystals of pink quartz are exceptionally rare and are known as 'Pink Quartz'.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, high hardness (cannot be scratched by steel), and lack of cleavage. Common locations include Brazil, South Africa, Madagascar, and South Dakota (USA). Collectors look for deep color saturation and translucency.

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