mineral
Rose Quartz
SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)
Hardness: 7 on 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 Mohs scale
- Color
- Pale pink to rose red
- Luster
- Vitreous to greasy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on 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 high-temperature silica-rich environments like pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. The pink color is caused by trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Used widely in lapidary for beads, cabochons, and carvings; also used in jewelry and collected for its aesthetic and perceived metaphysical properties.
Geological facts
Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms visible crystal faces and typically occurs in massive form. The color is often sensitive to light and may fade over time if exposed to intense UV rays.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its characteristic pink hue, high hardness (scratches glass), and lack of cleavage. Common in Brazil, South Africa, and Madagascar.
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