mineral

Rose Quartz Sphere

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale. Color: Soft pale pink to translucent milky rose. Luster: Vitreous to greasy when polished. Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal). Cleavage: None, conchoidal fracture. Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Soft pale pink to translucent milky rose
Luster: Vitreous to greasy when polished

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed predominantly in core zones of pegmatites at high temperatures during late-stage igneous crystallization. Pink coloration is caused by microscopic inclusions of fibrous silicate minerals (related to dumortierite).

Uses & applications

Widely used for ornamental carvings, gemstone spheres, cabochons, interior decor, and metaphysical/healing crystal practices.

Geological facts

Unlike transparent macrocrystalline quartz crystals, rose quartz rare forms well-defined crystal faces and almost always occurs in massive, translucent aggregates. Exposure to prolonged direct sunlight can cause its soft pink color to fade over time.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its characteristic pale pink hue, glassy luster, and hardness of 7 (scratches glass). Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the Black Hills of South Dakota, USA.