mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous (glassy), 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 (glassy), Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal), Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture), Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Typically forms in pegmatites through the slow cooling of magma at high temperatures and pressures, enriched with titanium, iron, or manganese which provide the pink hue.
Uses & applications
Predominantly used for lapidary work, jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, and widely sold as a healing stone in metaphysical practices.
Geological facts
Rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystals; it usually appears as massive aggregates. Crystals of pink quartz (which is structurally different) are much rarer than massive rose quartz.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its translucent pink color and vitreous luster; it can scratch glass but cannot be scratched by a steel knife. Common locations include Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, USA.
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