mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale; pale to deep pink color; vitreous to greasy luster; hexagonal crystal system (though usually found in massive form); conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage; specific gravity of 2.65.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms primarily in pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, and metamorphic environments from cooling magma solutions rich in silica, trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.

Uses & applications

Widely used in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, decorative items, and popular in the metaphysical and crystal collecting community.

Geological facts

The pink coloration is traditionally attributed to microscopic fibers of dumortierite or microscopic inclusions of titanium and iron within the quartz matrix.

Field identification & locations

Easily identified by its distinctive pink color, glassy luster, and lack of cleavage. Found globally with major deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA.