mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Mohs hardness of 7, pale pink to rose red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, indistinct cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 7, pale pink to rose red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, indistinct cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through the crystallization of silica-rich magma with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese which cause the pink color
Uses & applications
Used widely in tumbled stones, gemstone jewelry, decorative carvings, and as a popular specimen for mineral collectors
Geological facts
Ancient civilizations such as the Assyrians and Romans used rose quartz as early as 800-600 BC for jewelry and seals. Its pink color is often attributed to microscopic fibers of pink dumortierite
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinct pink coloration and conchoidal fracture. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States
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