mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace Manganese, Titanium, or Iron

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Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (usually massive); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 Mohs
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous (glassy)

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (usually massive); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Commonly forms in coarse-grained igneous rocks called pegmatites. The pink color is usually derived from microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite-like minerals or trace elements.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry, decorative carvings, lapidary arts, and as a popular metaphysical or collector mineral.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined visible crystals; it is almost always found in large, shapeless masses. It is often called the 'Love Stone'.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, hardness (will scratch glass), and waxy to glassy appearance. It is commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).