mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: none; Specific Gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- pale pink to rose red
- Luster
- vitreous
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: none; Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed in high-temperature environments such as pegmatites, cooling slowly from magma. Its pink hue is attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Primarily used in jewelry, decorative carvings, and as a popular semi-precious gemstone for collectors and metaphysical use.
Geological facts
Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces and is most commonly found in massive form. It is often called the 'Love Stone'.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its translucent pink color and vitreous luster; it can scratch glass but cannot be scratched by a steel knife. Major deposits are found in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, USA.
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