mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy) to waxy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale)
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous (glassy) to waxy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy) to waxy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Usually found in the cores of pegmatites and forms through the slow cooling of magma under high pressure. Geological age varies significantly by deposit location, spanning hundreds of millions of years.

Uses & applications

Predominantly used for ornamental purposes, including beads, cabochons, carvings, figurines, and as a popular specimen for rock collectors and metaphysical use.

Geological facts

Unlike amethyst or citrine which form well-defined crystals, rose quartz usually occurs in massive form. The pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of a fibrous pink mineral similar to dumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, hardness (it will scratch glass), and lack of cleavage. Often found in riverbeds or near granite pegmatite outcrops. Common locations include Brazil, South Africa, and Madagascar.

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