mineral

Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz (SiO2 with traces of Titanium, Iron, or Manganese)

Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/Glassy; Crystal structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 Mohs
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous/Glassy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/Glassy; Crystal structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Typically forms in pegmatites through the slow cooling of silica-rich magma. It is usually found in massive form rather than distinct crystals. Can date back hundreds of millions of years.

Uses & applications

Commonly used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, lapidary work, and crystal healing practices. Industrially, it can be used for its silica content, though clear quartz is more common for tech.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, Rose Quartz rarely forms well-defined external crystal faces; it usually occurs as a 'massive' lump. Large deposits are found in Brazil, South Africa, and Madagascar.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its translucent pink hue and lack of cleavage (conchoidal fracture). It will scratch glass easily. Look for it in granitic pegmatite veins.

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