mineral

Rose quartz

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), pink variety

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Mohs hardness 7; translucent to semi-transparent pink, with vitreous luster and conchoidal fracture. It has a trigonal crystal structure, though massive rose quartz commonly lacks visible crystal faces; specific gravity is about 2.65.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins when silica-rich fluids crystallize, with color commonly linked to microscopic inclusions of minerals or fibrous compounds. Rose quartz deposits range from Precambrian to younger geologic ages.

Uses & applications

Used for beads, cabochons, carvings, ornamental objects, and metaphysical collectibles; occasionally used as a decorative stone. It is generally not used as a major construction material.

Geological facts

The specimen appears tumbled and polished, with typical soft pink coloration and internal fractures. Natural rose quartz is usually cloudy or translucent rather than strongly transparent like amethyst or clear quartz.

Field identification & locations

Identify it by its pink color, glassy luster, hardness, and lack of cleavage; it can scratch ordinary glass but not be scratched by a steel knife. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, South Africa, and the United States.