mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to rose-red color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to rose-red color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through the cooling of magma rich in silica and trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental jewelry, carved decorative items, and as a popular collectible specimen.
Geological facts
Its pink color is attributed to microscopic fibrous inclusions of dumortierite or specific elemental substitutions within the quartz lattice.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive pink coloration and lack of cleavage; commonly sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota.
