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 (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 in high-temperature silica-rich environments, most commonly in pegmatites (coarse-grained igneous rocks) during the cooling phase of magma.

Uses & applications

Primarily used for ornamental carvings, jewelry (cabochons and beads), and as decorative interior stones. Also highly popular in the metaphysical community.

Geological facts

The color is usually due to microscopic inclusions of pink borosilicate fibers. Unlike other quartzes, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystals and is typically found in massive chunks.

Field identification & locations

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

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