mineral

Pink Quartz / Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with indistinct cleavage, and a specific gravity of around 2.65.

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Physical properties

Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with indistinct cleavage, and a specific gravity of around 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Forms primarily in pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, and metamorphic environments through the cooling of magma-rich solutions containing trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.

Uses & applications

Commonly used in ornamental items, carvings, tumbled stones, jewelry, and for metaphysical purposes or crystal collecting.

Geological facts

The pink color is often attributed to microscopic fibers of pink silicate minerals within the quartz structure. Unlike common quartz crystals, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined individual crystals and is usually found in massive form.

Field identification & locations

Easily identified by its distinctive pink hue, vitreous luster, and lack of cleavage. Found globally, with notable deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA.