mineral

Rose quartz crystal

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), pink variety

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Typically pale pink, translucent, and glassy to vitreous, with no visible cleavage and uneven-to-conchoidal fracture; Mohs hardness 7 and specific gravity about 2.65. The specimen appears as a rough, elongated, minimally polished crystal or fragment.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, with pink color commonly linked to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite-like minerals or irradiation-related defects. Most examples are Precambrian to Phanerozoic, depending on the deposit.

Uses & applications

Used as a lapidary and ornamental stone, in carvings, cabochons, beads, and inexpensive jewelry; clear, well-formed crystals are collected rather than used industrially.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is usually massive rather than sharply crystallized; well-formed crystals are uncommon. Its pink color can fade with prolonged heating or intense sunlight.

Field identification & locations

Identify it by its pink color, quartz-like glassy luster, 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.