mineral
Rose Quartz
SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide) with traces of titanium, iron, or manganese
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose-red; Luster: vitreous; Crystal system: hexagonal/trigonal; Cleavage: none; Fracture: conchoidal
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- pale pink to rose-red
- Luster
- vitreous
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose-red; Luster: vitreous; Crystal system: hexagonal/trigonal; Cleavage: none; Fracture: conchoidal
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites through the crystallization of silica-rich fluids. Often occurs in massive forms rather than distinct crystals.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in jewelry, ornamental carvings, lapidary arts, and as a popular specimen for crystal collecting and metaphysical purposes.
Geological facts
Rose quartz is known for its distinct pink hue, which is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite. It is rarely found as well-formed crystals; it usually occurs in large, shapeless masses.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its characteristic pink color and hardness (can scratch glass). It is commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, India, and Madagascar. Look for conchoidal fracturing and a greasy to vitreous luster.
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