Rose Quartz

Physical Properties

Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Pink, rose-red; Luster: Vitreous/glassy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & Geological History

Commonly formed in pegmatites or hydrothermal veins where trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese are present during cooling. Formed across various geological ages from Precambrian to recent.

Uses & Applications

Primarily used in jewelry making, ornamental carvings, crystal healing, and as a decorative stone in landscaping.

Geological Facts

Unlike clear quartz, rose quartz rarely forms large, well-defined crystals and usually occurs in massive form. The pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of a fibrous pink borosilicate mineral.

Field Identification & Locations

Identify by its translucent pink color and inability to be scratched by steel. Found worldwide, with major deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, USA.

Identified on: 5/16/2026

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