mineral

Rose quartz

Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂), pink massive variety

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Hardness 7 Mohs; translucent pale pink, vitreous luster, conchoidal fracture, no cleavage, and trigonal crystal structure. The specimen appears rough-cut or partly polished, with iron-oxide staining or included material.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins when silica-rich fluids crystallize; its pink color is commonly linked to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or related minerals. Rose quartz occurs in Precambrian granitic terrains and younger pegmatites.

Uses & applications

Used for ornamental carvings, beads, cabochons, decorative objects, and inexpensive jewelry; massive material is also sold as mineral specimens.

Geological facts

Unlike transparent pink quartz crystals, rose quartz is usually massive and cloudy. Its color can fade with prolonged strong light or heating.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its pink translucent body, glassy luster, hardness sufficient to scratch glass, and conchoidal fracture; distinguish it from calcite by its lack of cleavage and greater hardness. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, India, and the United States.