mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace impurities of Titanium, Iron, or Manganese
Mohs hardness of 7, translucent soft pink to rose color, vitreous luster, hexagonal (trigonal) crystal structure, conchoidal fracture, no cleavage, specific gravity of approximately 2.65
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 7, translucent soft pink to rose color, vitreous luster, hexagonal (trigonal) crystal structure, conchoidal fracture, no cleavage, specific gravity of approximately 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed in core zones of pegmatites and hydrothermal veins at high temperatures during the cooling of igneous magmas. Trace amounts of micro-inclusions like fibrous dumortierite give it its signature pink hue.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, cabochons, polished tumbled stones, beads, crystal healing practices, and decorative home decor.
Geological facts
Unlike prismatic quartz crystals, rose quartz typically occurs in massive formations without distinct crystal faces. It can show asterism (a star effect) when cut into cabochons due to tiny rutile inclusions.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its signature pink coloration, vitreous luster, hardness (scratches glass), and translucent body. Commonly mined in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, Mozambique, and the United States (South Dakota).
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