mineral

Rose Quartz Bead

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

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); 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 (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: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Formed in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through the crystallization of silica-rich magma at high temperatures. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or other related minerals.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), carvings, and as a popular semi-precious gemstone for decorative purposes. It is also used in metaphysical practices.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces and usually occurs in massive form. The first rose quartz crystals were found in Maine, USA, in the 1930s.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its distinctive pink color and hardness (it can scratch glass). Found abundantly in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA (South Dakota).

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