mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, rose-red; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65.
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- Pink, rose-red
- Luster
- Vitreous
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, rose-red; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the cooling and crystallization of magma in pegmatites. The pink color is generally attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink fibrous minerals like dumortierite.
Uses & applications
Primarily used for jewelry and decorative carvings. It is also a popular specimen for crystal collecting and metaphysical use.
Geological facts
Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces and usually occurs in massive form. It is the unofficial state mineral of South Dakota.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its translucent pink color and high hardness (it will scratch glass). Commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, India, and Madagascar.
