mineral

Pink rose quartz

Quartz, SiO₂ (pink massive variety)

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Hardness 7 Mohs; cloudy pink to rose with a vitreous luster and massive, non-visible crystal structure. No cleavage; uneven to conchoidal fracture; specific gravity about 2.65. The specimen appears to be a rough, quartz-rich piece, possibly mixed with other minerals.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz forms mainly in silica-rich pegmatites as magma cools and crystallizes; its pink color is commonly linked to trace elements or microscopic inclusions. Pegmatites occur across a wide range of geological ages.

Uses & applications

Used for beads, carvings, ornamental stone, and collectors’ specimens; massive rose quartz is also cut and polished for decorative objects.

Geological facts

Quartz is one of Earth’s most abundant minerals and has a Mohs hardness of 7, making it resistant to scratching by ordinary steel.

Field identification & locations

Look for pink color, glassy quartz grains, hardness near 7, and lack of cleavage; common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States. A field specimen may be tested on an inconspicuous surface with a steel blade and a piece of glass.