mineral

Polished rose quartz

Rose quartz (quartz), SiO₂

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Pale pink, translucent to slightly opaque, vitreous luster, rounded/tumbled surface; hardness 7 Mohs, no cleavage, conchoidal fracture, trigonal crystal structure, specific gravity about 2.65.

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Physical properties

Pale pink, translucent to slightly opaque, vitreous luster, rounded/tumbled surface; hardness 7 Mohs, no cleavage, conchoidal fracture, trigonal crystal structure, specific gravity about 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, with its pink color usually caused by microscopic inclusions or trace elements. The photographed piece is human-polished/tumbled; its geological age cannot be determined from appearance.

Uses & applications

Used for inexpensive jewelry, carvings, ornamental objects, meditation stones, and mineral collections; industrial quartz is used in glass and electronics, though rose quartz is generally ornamental.

Geological facts

Rose quartz commonly shows a cloudy pink color rather than distinct crystals; rare star rose quartz displays asterism when cabochon-cut.

Field identification & locations

Identify it by its uniform pink color, glassy luster, hardness, and lack of cleavage; common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, South Africa, and the United States. A definitive identification requires hardness or analytical testing.