mineral

Polished rose quartz cabochon

Rose quartz, pink quartz (SiO₂)

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Mohs hardness 7; translucent pale pink with a vitreous luster and typically massive, non-cleavable quartz structure. The photographed piece is a smooth, polished, teardrop-shaped cabochon.

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Physical properties

Mohs hardness 7; translucent pale pink with a vitreous luster and typically massive, non-cleavable quartz structure. The photographed piece is a smooth, polished, teardrop-shaped cabochon.

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, with pink color commonly caused by microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or related minerals. Rose quartz deposits occur in Precambrian and younger continental crust.

Uses & applications

Used for inexpensive jewelry, carvings, beads, ornamental objects, and metaphysical collecting; it has limited industrial value compared with clear quartz.

Geological facts

Rose quartz generally lacks well-formed crystals and differs from pink feldspar by its glassier luster and greater hardness. Star rose quartz can display asterism when cabochon-cut.

Field identification & locations

Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, South Africa, and the United States. Test cautiously: quartz scratches glass, while feldspar does not; visual identification alone cannot confirm the material.