mineral
Rose Quartz
Quartz (Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; 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/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed in magma at high temperatures within igneous pegmatites. The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite or similar minerals.
Uses & applications
Extensively used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, crystal healing collections, and as a decorative stone in landscaping.
Geological facts
Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms large visible crystals and is usually found in massive form. It is often associated with unconditional love in folklore.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its characteristic pink hue, conchoidal fracture, and inability to be scratched by a steel knife. Major sources include Brazil, South Africa, Madagascar, and South Dakota.
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