mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.

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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, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 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

Commonly used in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, holistic healing, and as a decorative display specimen for mineral collectors.

Geological facts

Rose quartz color is often attributed to microscopic fibrous inclusions of pink dumortierite or microscopic elemental substitution, and unlike crystalline quartz, it rarely forms distinct terminated crystals, usually occurring in massive form.

Field identification & locations

Easily identifiable by its distinct pink coloration and lack of cleavage; commonly found globally in pegmatites, with notable deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA (South Dakota).