mineral

Rose Quartz attached to matrix

Silicon dioxide, SiO2

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Hardness 7 on Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system (though usually massive), no cleavage, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity 2.65.

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Physical properties

Hardness 7 on Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system (though usually massive), no cleavage, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Forms in igneous pegmatites. The pink color is generally attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese in the massive material. Some rose quartz contains microscopic rutile needles.

Uses & applications

Widely used as an ornamental stone, carved into figurines, spheres, and other items. Popular in jewelry, often cut en cabochon or faceted if transparent enough. Also popular among collectors and in metaphysical practices.

Geological facts

The 'matrix' attached to this specimen appears to be the host rock, likely a granite or pegmatite material containing feldspar and other minerals, which is typical for where rose quartz forms.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its distinctive pink color, hardness (scratches glass), and lack of crystal faces (typically massive). Common in pegmatites globally, with notable deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, USA.