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Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; 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 to greasy

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Physical properties

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

Formation & geological history

Formed in late-stage cooling of granitic pegmatites. The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite-like minerals or traces of titanium, manganese, or iron.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry, decorative carvings, and as a popular healing crystal. In industrial settings, it can be a source of silica, though other varieties of quartz are more commonly used.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is known for rarely forming visible crystals; it usually occurs in massive form. It is often called the Crystal of Unconditional Love. Large deposits are found in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic hazy, translucent pink color and inability to be scratched by a steel knife. It is common in pegmatites and can be found by looking for massive quartz outcrops with a distinct pink hue.