mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on Mohs scale, pale pink to deep rose color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, no cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on Mohs scale, pale pink to deep rose color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, no cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through the cooling of silica-rich magmas and solutions.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, crystal healing, and metaphysical practices.
Geological facts
Its pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or fibrous silicate minerals within the quartz matrix.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive pink hue and lack of cleavage; commonly sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
