mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous, Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal), Cleavage: None (Conchoidal fracture), Specific Gravity: 2.65
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous, Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal), Cleavage: None (Conchoidal fracture), Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed in high-temperature silica-rich pegmatites or hydrothermal veins. The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink fibrous minerals like dumortierite within the quartz mass.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in lapidary work for cabochons, beads, and carvings; widely popular in jewelry, interior decoration, and as a healing stone in metaphysical communities.
Geological facts
Rose quartz is unique because it rarely forms visible crystal faces; it almost always occurs in massive anhedral lumps. The color can fade if exposed to excessive heat or prolonged direct sunlight.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its waxy-to-vitreous luster and pale pink hue. It is distinguishably harder than glass or steel. Common locations include Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the Black Hills of South Dakota.
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