mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pinkish-purple to rose pink, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal), Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pinkish-purple to rose pink, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal), Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture

Formation & geological history

Found primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. Formed from the cooling of magma rich in silica, with traces of titanium, iron, or manganese providing the color.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, and by collectors. Often used in metaphysical practices.

Geological facts

The color is usually attributed to microscopic inclusions of a pink variety of the mineral dumortierite. Unlike other quartz varieties, Rose Quartz rarely forms distinct large crystals.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, hardness (can scratch glass), and lack of cleavage. Common in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).