mineral

Rose Quartz

SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Trigonal (often found as massive chunks); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: pale pink to rose red
Luster: vitreous to greasy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Trigonal (often found as massive chunks); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites at high temperatures; the pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink fibrous minerals like dumortierite

Uses & applications

Used primarily in jewelry (cabochons, beads), decorative carvings, lapidary art, and for metaphysical collecting

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces and is almost always found in massive form. It is the state mineral of South Dakota.

Field identification & locations

Look for a translucent to transparent pink material with a conchoidal fracture. It will scratch glass but cannot be scratched by a steel knife. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA (South Dakota).