mineral

Rose Quartz

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

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale; Color: Pink to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
Color: Pink to rose-red
Luster: Vitreous (glassy)

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale; Color: Pink to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in late-stage crystallization of granitic pegmatites or hydrothermal veins; geological age varies but often associated with Precambrian formations.

Uses & applications

Predominantly used for ornamental purposes, jewelry (cabochons), interior decoration, and metaphysical/collecting markets; also used in glass and abrasive industries.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms macrocrystals; its color is often sensitive to light and can fade over long exposure to UV rays.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, high hardness (will scratch glass), and lack of cleavage planes. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Dakota, USA.

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