mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon dioxide (SiO2)

Mohs hardness: 7; Color: pale pink to rose-red; Luster: vitreous (glassy); Crystal structure: Hexagonal/Trigonal; Cleavage: none (conchoidal fracture); Specific gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7
Color: pale pink to rose-red
Luster: vitreous (glassy)

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Physical properties

Mohs hardness: 7; Color: pale pink to rose-red; Luster: vitreous (glassy); Crystal structure: Hexagonal/Trigonal; Cleavage: none (conchoidal fracture); Specific gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Found in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, formed at high temperatures; its pink color is derived from microscopic inclusions of manganese, titanium, or iron

Uses & applications

Used in gemstone carving, jewelry, ornamental sculpture, and lapidary art; also highly popular in metaphysical and crystal collecting communities

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined external crystal faces; it typically occurs as massive aggregates. The deepest pink varieties often hail from Madagascar.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its distinct pink hue and glassy luster; it will scratch glass but cannot be scratched by a steel pocket knife. Major sources include Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA (South Dakota).