mineral

Rose quartz cabochon

Quartz, SiO₂ (pink variety; trigonal crystal system)

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Mohs hardness 7; translucent pale pink with vitreous luster, irregular internal fractures, and no cleavage. The specimen is polished into an oval cabochon, roughly 4 cm long.

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Physical properties

Mohs hardness 7; translucent pale pink with vitreous luster, irregular internal fractures, and no cleavage. The specimen is polished into an oval cabochon, roughly 4 cm long.

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz forms in silica-rich pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, with trace elements and microscopic inclusions producing its color. It occurs in rocks of many ages, commonly associated with granitic intrusions.

Uses & applications

Used for cabochons, beads, carvings, and decorative objects; quartz also has major industrial uses in glass and electronics.

Geological facts

Quartz is one of Earth’s most abundant minerals; rose quartz’s pink color is often uneven and may fade with prolonged sunlight.

Field identification & locations

Identify it by its pink color, glassy luster, and hardness—it scratches glass and is not scratched by a steel blade. Major sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and the United States.