mineral

Rose Quartz

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Mohs hardness of 7, vitreous (glassy) luster, hexagonal crystal system (typically massive), translucent to pale pink color, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity ~2.65.

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Physical properties

Mohs hardness of 7, vitreous (glassy) luster, hexagonal crystal system (typically massive), translucent to pale pink color, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity ~2.65.

Formation & geological history

Formed during the crystallization of pegmatites and hydrothermal veins under high temperatures and pressures, with pink color derived from micro-inclusions of fiber minerals like dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Widely used for gemstone carving, beads, decorative statues, cabochons in jewelry, and popular as healing crystals and display minerals.

Geological facts

Unlike standard crystalline quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces and is almost always found in large, massive aggregates.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its distinctive pale pink to rose-red translucent appearance and glass-like hardness that easily scratches glass. Common in Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Dakota, USA.