mineral

Rose Quartz

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

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous; 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

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in late-stage crystallization in hydrothermal veins and granitic pegmatites. Geological age ranges from Precambrian to Cenozoic depending on the deposit location.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in lapidary work for carvings, spheres, and tumbled stones; also used in jewelry as cabochons, and by mineral collectors for its aesthetic appeal.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystals and instead occurs in massive clumps. The pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink borosilicate fibers similar to dumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its distinct pink translucent color and lack of crystal faces. Common locations include Brazil (Minas Gerais), South Africa, Madagascar, India, and the United States (South Dakota).

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