mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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 at high temperatures in deep-seated igneous pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. The pink hue is attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, or microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Used extensively in jewelry (cabochons, beads), ornamental carvings, and home decor. It is also a very popular specimen for crystal collectors and practitioners of holistic healing.

Geological facts

Unlike crystalline quartz (like Amethyst), rose quartz is rarely found as well-formed individual crystals; it usually occurs in massive form. The first rose quartz was reportedly found in Maine, USA, but most now comes from Brazil.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its distinct pink color, lack of cleavage, and ability to scratch glass. It is commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, Madagascar, and the United States (South Dakota and Maine). Collectors should look for a uniform color and high translucency.