mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: pale pink to rose-red, Luster: Vitreous, Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal), Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture), Specific Gravity: 2.65
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: pale pink to rose-red, Luster: Vitreous, Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal), Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture), Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed in pegmatites, cooling from silica-rich hydrothermal fluids or magma. Color is attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese. Often found in Precambrian and Proterozoic geological layers.
Uses & applications
Commonly used in jewelry, decorative carvings, spheres, and as a popular mineral among collectors for its aesthetic quality and association with metaphysical properties.
Geological facts
The color of rose quartz can fade if exposed to prolonged sunlight. It is rarely found as individual well-formed crystals and usually occurs in massive form. The highest quality specimens are often found in Madagascar and Brazil.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive pink hue and lack of visible crystal faces in massive form. Look for conchoidal fractures and a greasy to vitreous luster. Common in granitic pegmatites worldwide.
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