mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/glassy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 (Mohs scale)
- Color
- Pale pink to rose red
- Luster
- Vitreous/glassy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/glassy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Commonly forms in late-stage cooling of granitic pegmatites or hydrothermal veins. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or similar minerals within the quartz matrix.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in jewelry, ornamental carvings, lapidary arts, and as a popular healing crystal in metaphysical practices.
Geological facts
Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces and is typically found in massive chunks. Large deposits are found in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, USA.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its characteristic pink hue, hardness (it will scratch glass), and lack of cleavage. It is often found in massive form in pegmatite districts.
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