mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness 7 on the Mohs scale, translucent pale pink color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity of 2.65.

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Physical properties

Hardness 7 on the Mohs scale, translucent pale pink color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity of 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Formed primarily in pegmatites through the slow cooling of magma, where trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese impart the signature pink hue.

Uses & applications

Popular in lapidary work, jewelry making (pendants, beads, rings), carvings, and ornamental specimens, as well as metaphysical crystal practices.

Geological facts

Rose quartz rarely forms individual, well-defined crystal faces; most specimens found in nature are massive blocks. The pink color is usually sensitive to prolonged exposure to direct light.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its pale pink color, hardness (scratches glass), glassy luster, and lack of true cleavage. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).