mineral

Raw rose quartz

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), pink variety

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Typically pale pink, translucent to cloudy, with a vitreous-to-waxy luster and irregular fracture; hardness 7 Mohs, no cleavage, hexagonal crystal structure, and specific gravity about 2.65. The specimen appears massive and uncrystallized, with a rough, partly translucent surface.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, commonly from trace titanium, iron, or manganese; most deposits are Precambrian to younger. It is not technically a rock, but a mineral specimen.

Uses & applications

Used for carvings, beads, cabochons, ornamental objects, and inexpensive jewelry; attractive specimens are collected.

Geological facts

Rose quartz commonly occurs as massive material rather than distinct crystals; sharp euhedral crystals are rare and may represent a different pink quartz variety.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its pink color, glassy translucence, hardness, and lack of cleavage; it should scratch glass but not be scratched by a steel knife. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, South Africa, and the United States.