mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins from cooling magma rich in silica and trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Used extensively for ornamental carvings, polished tumbling stones, crystal healing, and jewelry.
Geological facts
The distinct pink color is attributed to microscopic microscopic fibrous inclusions of dumortierite or minute mineral impurities within the quartz matrix.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its massive habit, distinct pink coloration, and lack of well-formed crystal faces in typical specimens; mined globally with major deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
