mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/Glassy; Crystal structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous/Glassy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/Glassy; Crystal structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in late-stage crystallization of pegmatites or in hydrothermal veins at high temperatures. Most deposits are found in Precambrian age rocks.

Uses & applications

Used widely in lapidary work for cabochons, beads, and carvings; also popular as a decorative 'healing' stone and in jewelry.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces; it usually occurs as massive chunks. Its pink color is typically attributed to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or similar fibrous minerals.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, high hardness (will scratch glass), and lack of cleavage planes. Common in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA (South Dakota).