mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace Titanium, Manganese or Iron

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Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/waxy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous/waxy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/waxy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in late-stage crystallization of pegmatites or in hydrothermal veins. Often found in large, massive deposits rather than distinct crystals.

Uses & applications

Used widely in lapidary work for jewelry, figurines, and ornamental carvings. Also popular in the metaphysical community and as a landscape decoration.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is known as the 'stone of unconditional love'. It rarely forms well-defined crystals; most specimens are found in massive blocks. The pink color is believed to be caused by microscopic inclusions of a fibrous pink borosilicate mineral called dumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, hardness (it will scratch glass), and lack of cleavage. Often found in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, USA.