mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, and a 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, and a specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through cooling magma and mineral-rich aqueous solutions.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, tumbling, jewelry, and holistic healing or crystal collections.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite fibers or titanium within the quartz matrix.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinctive pink color and massive habit; commonly sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
