mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with traces of titanium, iron, or manganese

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Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: vitreous; Crystal structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: none (conchoidal fracture); Specific gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale)
Color: pale pink to rose red
Luster: vitreous

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: vitreous; Crystal structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: none (conchoidal fracture); Specific gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Primarily formed in pegmatites through the slow cooling of magma, though it can also be found in hydrothermal veins. It typically forms in massive chunks rather than well-defined crystals.

Uses & applications

Popular in jewelry, ornamental carvings, home decor, and spiritual/metaphysical collections. Also used as an abrasive in industrial applications.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, Rose Quartz usually does not form crystal faces. The pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its distinctive pink hue and hardness that scratches glass. Common in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).