mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 7, pale to deep pink color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, lacks cleavage, and has a specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 7, pale to deep pink color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, lacks cleavage, and has a specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites through magmatic hydrothermal processes and in metamorphic environments.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, polished tumbling stones, gemstone jewelry, and decorative objects.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is typically attributed to microscopic fiber inclusions of dumortierite or minute amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive pink hue and conchoidal fracture, commonly sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA.
