mineral

Rose Quartz

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

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/glassy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous/glassy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/glassy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Forms primarily in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites through the cooling of magma. Typically found in Precambrian to Paleozoic rocks.

Uses & applications

Used extensively in jewelry (cabochons, beads), ornamental carvings, crystal healing, and as a collector's specimen.

Geological facts

Unlike other quartz varieties, Rose Quartz rarely forms distinct crystal faces and is usually found in massive form. The pink color is often caused by microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Identified in the field by its distinct pink color, conchoidal fracture, and inability to be scratched by a steel knife. Common locations include Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, USA.

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