mineral

Rose Quartz

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

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 igneous environments, typically in pegmatites through the crystallization of silica-rich magma or in hydrothermal veins.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in jewelry (cabochons, beads), decorative carvings, spiritual/metaphysical practices, and as a popular collector's mineral.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces and is usually found in massive form. The pink color is often caused by microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its translucent pink color and ability to scratch glass. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota (USA). Collectors look for deep color saturation and transparency.

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