mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, rose-red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pink, rose-red
Luster: Vitreous to greasy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, rose-red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Formed usually in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of a pink variety of the mineral dumortierite. Most specimens date back to the Precambrian or Paleozoic eras.

Uses & applications

Primarily used for ornamental purposes, carvings, cabochons for jewelry, and as a popular mineral for metaphysical collecting.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined external crystal faces; it is almost always found as massive lumps. The largest deposits are in Brazil and Madagascar.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue and its ability to scratch glass. It often has a cloudy or translucent appearance. Commonly found in coarse-grained igneous rocks like granite.