mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with microscopic fibrous inclusions

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Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale to deep translucent pink; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal system: Hexagonal (trigonal); Fracture: Conchoidal; Specific gravity: ~2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pale to deep translucent pink
Luster: Vitreous to greasy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale to deep translucent pink; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal system: Hexagonal (trigonal); Fracture: Conchoidal; Specific gravity: ~2.65

Formation & geological history

Typically crystallizes in late-stage pegmatites and hydrothermal veins associated with granitic igneous intrusions. Its pink hue is predominantly caused by microscopic mineral inclusions related to dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Commonly carved and polished into decorative shapes such as eggs, spheres, beads, and figurines; widely used in jewelry and lapidary art; highly popular among crystal and mineral collectors.

Geological facts

Unlike well-formed prismatic quartz crystals, typical rose quartz almost never forms well-terminated external crystal faces and is found in massive form. Ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt used rose quartz for seals, talismans, and beautification masks.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its distinctive rose-pink translucent hue, lack of cleavage, conchoidal fracture, and ability to scratch glass (Mohs 7). Major sources include Madagascar, Brazil (Minas Gerais), India, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).