mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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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.