mineral

Rose quartz

Quartz, SiO₂ (pink variety; trigonal crystal system)

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Pale pink, translucent and vitreous, with irregular fracture and no cleavage; Mohs hardness 7, specific gravity about 2.65. The specimen appears to be a rough fragment.

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Physical properties

Pale pink, translucent and vitreous, with irregular fracture and no cleavage; Mohs hardness 7, specific gravity about 2.65. The specimen appears to be a rough fragment.

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in silica-rich pegmatites and hydrothermal veins; its color is associated with trace elements and microscopic inclusions. It occurs in rocks of many ages, so age cannot be determined from the image.

Uses & applications

Used for beads, carvings, ornamental objects, and occasional jewelry; massive rose quartz is not commonly faceted because it is often cloudy or fractured.

Geological facts

Quartz is one of Earth’s most abundant minerals; rose quartz’s characteristic pink color is generally linked to microscopic inclusions or trace impurities.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its pink color, glassy luster, hardness, and lack of cleavage; common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, USA. Image identification is visual and cannot confirm composition.