mineral
Rose Quartz in Matrix
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with traces of Titanium, Iron, or Manganese
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal), Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture, Specific gravity: 2.65
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal), Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture, Specific gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed in high-temperature pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink borosilicate fibers similar to dumortierite.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in lapidary work for carvings, beads, and jewelry. Also used as a decorative stone and very popular in the metaphysical community.
Geological facts
Unlike clear quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined external crystal faces; it typically occurs in massive form. The first rose quartz was found in the United States near Rumford, Maine.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its characteristic pink hue and ability to scratch glass. Widely found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota). Note the host rock (matrix) attached to this specific specimen.
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