mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 7, pale pink to rose-red color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, no cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 7, pale pink to rose-red color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, no cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins during late-stage magmatic crystallization.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in jewelry, ornamental carvings, and holistic crystal healing practices.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is attributed to microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite or titanium within the quartz structure.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive pink color and lack of crystal faces when massive; found globally with notable deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
