mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace Titanium, Manganese, or Iron

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 late-stage crystallization of pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite-related minerals or charge-transfers between metal ions.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in lapidary work for beads, cabochons, and carvings. Also used as a decorative stone in architecture and popular in the metaphysical community.

Geological facts

Rose quartz rarely forms visible crystals; it usually occurs as massive aggregates. It is often called the 'Heart Stone' and has been used in jewelry since at least 700 BC in Mesopotamia.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue and quartz hardness (will scratch glass). Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).

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