mineral
Quartz (Rose Quartz)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal; Cleavage: None, conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- Pink to rose-red
- Luster
- Vitreous
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to rose-red; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Trigonal; Cleavage: None, conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed in pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, and metamorphic environments from cooling magma solutions rich in silica with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Used in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, lapidary arts, and decorative objects.
Geological facts
Rose quartz is often found in massive form rather than as distinct crystals. Its pink color is attributed to microscopic fiber inclusions of a pink dumortierite-like mineral.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its pink coloration, conchoidal fracture, and lack of cleavage. Commonly found worldwide, especially in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA.
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