mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace Titanium or Manganese

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (usually found in massive form); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous (glassy)

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed in pegmatites through the slow cooling of magma at high temperatures, often crystallizing in large massive clumps rather than distinct crystal faces. Most often found in the core of pegmatite veins.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in jewelry (cabochons, beads), decorative carvings, and as a popular specimen for crystal healing and mineral collecting.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces. Its pink color is typically attributed to microscopic inclusions of a fibrous pink mineral called dumortierite or trace amounts of titanium.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue and its ability to scratch glass. It is commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).

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