mineral

Rose Quartz

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

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to reddish-pink; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pink to reddish-pink
Luster: Vitreous

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to reddish-pink; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed primarily in magmatic pegmatites through the cooling of silica-rich molten rock. It can also be found in hydrothermal veins. Common in Precambrian or Paleozoic formations.

Uses & applications

Widely used for ornamental carvings, jewelry (cabochons and beads), figurines, and as a popular specimen for crystal healing and mineral collectors.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, Rose Quartz rarely forms distinct crystal points and is usually found in massive form. The pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of a fibrous pink mineral similar to dumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, high hardness (it will scratch glass), and lack of cleavage. Look for it in pegmatite deposits, especially in areas like Brazil, South Dakota, or Madagascar.

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