mineral
Rose Quartz
Quartz (Silicon Dioxide) - SiO2
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal structure: Hexagonal; Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- Pink to rose red
- Luster
- Vitreous to greasy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal structure: Hexagonal; Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites through the slow crystallization of magma at high temperatures, with its color derived from trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Extensively used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, crystal healing practices, and as a popular decorative display mineral.
Geological facts
Unlike other quartz varieties, Rose Quartz rarely forms distinct crystal faces and is mostly found as massive chunks. It is often referred to as the 'Stone of Love'.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive pale pink color and hardness (it will scratch glass). Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).
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