mineral

Rose quartz

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), pink variety

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Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to opaque, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal structure, and no true cleavage. The rough piece shows uneven fracture and natural-looking faces.

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Physical properties

Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to opaque, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal structure, and no true cleavage. The rough piece shows uneven fracture and natural-looking faces.

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins as silica-rich fluids cool; rose quartz deposits occur in rocks ranging from Precambrian to much younger ages.

Uses & applications

Used for beads, carvings, ornamental objects, and mineral collections; it is less often faceted because it is commonly cloudy or fractured.

Geological facts

Its pink color is associated with trace elements and microscopic inclusions; the exact coloring mechanism can vary among deposits.

Field identification & locations

Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Dakota. Identify by its pink color, glassy luster, hardness near 7, and lack of cleavage; image alone cannot confirm identity.