mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to rose red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, lacks cleavage and exhibits conchoidal fracture, specific gravity around 2.65.

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Physical properties

Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to rose red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, lacks cleavage and exhibits conchoidal fracture, specific gravity around 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Forms primarily in pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, and metamorphic environments from cooling magma rich in silica with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.

Uses & applications

Used widely in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, tumbled stones, and holistic crystal healing practices.

Geological facts

The pink coloration is often attributed to microscopic fibers of dumortierite or trace elements within the quartz structure. Unlike ordinary quartz, large well-defined crystals of rose quartz are extremely rare.

Field identification & locations

Easily identified by its distinctive pink color and hard, glass-like tumbled appearance. Found globally with major deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA.