mineral

Rose quartz

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), pink variety

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Mohs hardness 7; translucent pale pink with a vitreous luster, typically massive rather than visibly crystalline, with conchoidal fracture and no cleavage. The specimen appears tumbled or polished.

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Physical properties

Mohs hardness 7; translucent pale pink with a vitreous luster, typically massive rather than visibly crystalline, with conchoidal fracture and no cleavage. The specimen appears tumbled or polished.

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in silica-rich pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, with pink color caused by trace elements and microscopic inclusions. Rose quartz occurs in Precambrian crystalline terrains, especially Brazil, Madagascar, India, and the United States.

Uses & applications

Used for beads, cabochons, carvings, ornamental objects, and inexpensive jewelry; large masses are also used decoratively. Common polished pieces generally have modest value.

Geological facts

Natural rose quartz is usually cloudy and massive; transparent pink quartz is rarer and is sometimes called pink quartz. Color may fade with prolonged sunlight or heating.

Field identification & locations

Identify it by its uniform pale pink color, glassy polish, hardness, and lack of obvious cleavage; it can scratch window glass but not topaz or corundum. Typical retail value is about $3–$25 for a small tumbled piece, or $20–$150 for attractive cabochons/specimens.