mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide with traces of titanium, iron, or manganese (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 7 on the Mohs scale. Color: Pale pink to rose red. Luster: Vitreous (glassy). Crystal structure: Hexagonal (usually found in massive, non-crystalline form). Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture). Specific gravity: 2.65.
- Hardness
- 7 on the Mohs scale
- Color
- Pale pink to rose red
- Luster
- Vitreous (glassy)
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale. Color: Pale pink to rose red. Luster: Vitreous (glassy). Crystal structure: Hexagonal (usually found in massive, non-crystalline form). Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture). Specific gravity: 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed in late-stage crystallization of pegmatites (coarse-grained igneous rocks) or in hydrothermal veins. Geological age varies by deposit, typically found in Precambrian formations.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in jewelry (cabs, beads, carvings), interior decor (tabletops, sculptures), and as a popular specimen for gemstone collectors and metaphysical practitioners.
Geological facts
Unlike crystalline amethyst or citrine, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces. The pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of a fibrous pink mineral similar to dumortierite.
Field identification & locations
Identify in the field by its distinctive pink color, 7/10 hardness (it will scratch glass), and lack of cleavage. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Dakota (USA), and India.
