mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); SG: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous (glassy)

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); SG: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in pegmatites through the cooling of silica-rich magma. The pink color is generally attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, or microscopic inclusions of dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Extensively used for jewelry, lapidary carvings, ornamental spheres, and as a popular specimen for gemstone collectors and metaphysical practitioners.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined external crystal faces; it is usually found in massive form. It is often referred to as the 'Heart Stone' in folklore.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue and lack of visible crystal faces. It is commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, Madagascar, and the United States (South Dakota). Always check for conchoidal fracture.