mineral

Polished rose quartz

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), pink variety

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Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to opaque, with a vitreous luster and typically massive rather than visibly crystalline structure. It has indistinct cleavage and conchoidal fracture; specific gravity is about 2.65.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins when silica-rich fluids crystallize; its pink color is linked to microscopic inclusions or trace elements. Specimens range from Precambrian to younger formations.

Uses & applications

Used for carvings, beads, cabochons, ornaments, and metaphysical collecting; too cloudy for most faceted jewelry. Small polished pieces commonly sell for about $2–$15.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is usually massive, unlike well-formed rock crystal quartz. The specimen appears tumbled or polished, so surface form does not indicate its natural crystal habit.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its uniform blush-pink color, glassy sheen, hardness, and lack of obvious cleavage; it should scratch glass but not be scratched by a steel blade. Common localities include Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, India, and the United States.