mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65

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

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Forms in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through the crystallization of magma or silica-rich fluids. The pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or other manganese/titanium minerals.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in lapidary work for carvings, beads, and cabochons. Heavily marketed in the metaphysical and crystal healing communities as a 'love stone'.

Geological facts

The color is often sensitive to light and can fade over long-term exposure to direct sunlight. Unlike many other quartz varieties, it rarely forms well-defined macroscopic crystals.

Field identification & locations

Look for a translucent to semitransparent pink appearance with a conchoidal fracture. Found worldwide, with major deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, USA.