mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, rose-red; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65.
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- Pink, rose-red
- Luster
- Vitreous
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, rose-red; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed in pegmatites through the crystallization of magma or in hydrothermal veins. The pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink borosilicate fibers like dumortierite.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in jewelry (cabochons, beads), ornamental carvings, crystal healing practices, and as a collector's specimen.
Geological facts
Rose quartz is known as the 'stone of unconditional love'. Large, gem-quality crystal clusters are extremely rare; it is usually found in massive form.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its distinctive pink hue and hardness (it will scratch glass). It is commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, Madagascar, and the United States (South Dakota).
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