mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous (glassy), Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal, Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture), Specific Gravity: 2.65

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous (glassy), Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal, Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture), Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins as magma cools slowly. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink borosilicate fibers similar to dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Commonly used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, tumbled stones, and widely sought after in the metaphysical and crystal collecting communities.

Geological facts

Rose quartz rarely forms visible crystals; it usually occurs in massive form. The pink color can fade if exposed to excessive sunlight or heat.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue and hardness (it will scratch glass). Found in abundance in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).