mineral

Rose Quartz

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

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: 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: Pink to rose-red
Luster: Vitreous to greasy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: 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 magma as it cools, primarily found in pegmatite veins. The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic inclusions of a pink fibrous mineral related to dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Used extensively in jewelry, ornamental carvings, interior decoration, and as a popular specimen for crystal collectors.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is known as the 'stone of love' in various cultures. Large well-shaped crystals are extremely rare; it is most commonly found in massive form without distinct crystal faces.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic hazy pink color and ability to scratch glass. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota. Collectors look for clarity and intensity of pink color.

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