mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, rose-red to lavender; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pink, rose-red to lavender
Luster: Vitreous to greasy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, rose-red to lavender; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in pegmatites through the cooling of magma, usually in large hydrothermal veins. Its pink color is often attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, or microscopic inclusions of dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, and home decor. It is also highly popular in the metaphysical community as a 'stone of love'.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined external crystal faces. The largest deposits are found in Brazil, though South Dakota in the USA is also a major source.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue and translucent quality. It cannot be scratched by a steel knife. It is common in pegmatite-rich regions and riverbeds near granite outcrops.