mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with traces of titanium, iron, or manganese
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: vitreous (glassy); Crystal structure: Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 (Mohs scale)
- Color
- pale pink to rose red
- Luster
- vitreous (glassy)
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: vitreous (glassy); Crystal structure: Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Forms in large, massive hydrothermal veins and pegmatites. The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite-like minerals.
Uses & applications
Widely used for ornamental carvings, jewelry, tumbled stones, and as a popular collector's mineral due to its aesthetic appeal and association with metaphysical properties.
Geological facts
Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystals and is usually found in massive form. It is the state mineral of South Dakota, USA.
Field identification & locations
Identify in the field by its characteristic pink hue, hardness (will scratch glass), and lack of cleavage. Common locations include Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).
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