mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal System: Trigonal (often massive in form), Specific Gravity: 2.65
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal System: Trigonal (often massive in form), Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through the crystallization of silica-rich magma or hot fluids, typically millions of years old.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, figurines, and widely collected as a metaphysical or healing stone.
Geological facts
Unlike other quartz varieties, Rose Quartz rarely forms distinct large crystals and is usually found in massive beds. Its pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of a pink fibrous mineral.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive pink hue and conchoidal fracture. Commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, Madagascar, and the United States (South Dakota).
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