mineral
Rose Quartz
Quartz (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous, Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal), Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture), Specific Gravity: 2.65
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 (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
Found primarily in pegmatites, formed during the final stages of magma crystallization. Most specimens are millions of years old, often dating to the Precambrian or Paleozoic eras.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in jewelry, ornamental carvings, lapidary arts, and as a popular collector's mineral. Occasionally used in crystal healing practices.
Geological facts
Unlike most translucent minerals, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces; it usually occurs in massive crystalline aggregates. Large crystals are exceptionally rare and are often called pink quartz instead.
Field identification & locations
Identified in the field by its distinct pink hue and lack of cleavage planes. Found abundantly in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota). Useful for collectors due to its durability.
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