mineral
Rose Quartz Pebble
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace elements of Titanium, Manganese, or Iron
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- Pale pink to rose red
- Luster
- Vitreous to greasy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on 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 pegmatites through the cooling of silica-rich magma or from hydrothermal veins. The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink borosilicate fibers similar to dumortierite.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in jewelry, lapidary carvings, decorative figurines, and as tumbled stones for metaphysical or collecting purposes.
Geological facts
Unlike other varieties of quartz that form distinct large crystals, rose quartz usually occurs in massive form. It is often associated with emotional healing and is known as the stone of unconditional love in folklore.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its translucent pink color and's inability to be scratched by a steel knife. Commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, Madagascar, and the United States (South Dakota).
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