mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system with conchoidal fracture and no true cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system with conchoidal fracture and no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins during late-stage magmatic crystallization.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, gemstone beads, decorative objects, and crystal healing.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is attributed to microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite or minute titanium and iron impurities.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinctive pink hue and lack of distinct crystal faces in massive forms; found globally with notable deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
