mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous/glassy, Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal), Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture, Specific gravity: 2.65
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous/glassy, Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal), Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture, Specific gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed in late-stage crystallization within igneous pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of a fibrous pink mineral similar to dumortierite.
Uses & applications
Predominantly used for lapidary work, jewelry, stone carvings, and ornamental decoration. It is also significant in the metaphysical/crystal healing industry.
Geological facts
Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces and is typically found as a massive, translucent aggregate. Its color can fade if exposed to prolonged, intense sunlight.
Field identification & locations
Identify in the field by its characteristic pink hue, high hardness (scratches glass), and shell-like (conchoidal) fracture pattern. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Africa.
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