mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, and specific gravity of 2.65.

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Physical properties

Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, and specific gravity of 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, often crystallizing from cooling magma rich in silica and trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.

Uses & applications

Used widely in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, decorative items, and metaphysical practices.

Geological facts

The pink coloration is generally attributed to microscopic fiber inclusions of an amphibole-like mineral or dumortierite within the quartz structure.

Field identification & locations

Easily identified by its distinctive pink color and lack of crystal faces in massive forms; commonly found worldwide, particularly in Brazil, Madagascar, India, and the United States.