mineral

Rose quartz

Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂), pink massive variety

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Usually pale pink, translucent, and vitreous to waxy; Mohs hardness 7, no cleavage, conchoidal fracture, and trigonal crystal structure. The specimen appears rough and massive, with milky translucence and uneven fractures.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, with pink color commonly linked to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or related minerals. It occurs in Precambrian and younger granitic rocks; exact age cannot be determined from the image.

Uses & applications

Used as ornamental stone, carvings, beads, cabochons, and inexpensive jewelry; large pieces are popular in mineral collections.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is commonly massive rather than forming well-developed crystals; transparent faceted material is uncommon and often sold as pink quartz or rose quartz.

Field identification & locations

Common localities include Brazil, Madagascar, India, South Africa, and the United States. Identify it by its pink color, glassy translucence, hardness, and lack of cleavage; it should scratch ordinary glass but not be scratched by a steel knife.