mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace Titanium, Iron, or Manganese
Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/glassy; Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; SG: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 Mohs
- Color
- Pale pink to rose red
- Luster
- Vitreous/glassy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/glassy; Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; SG: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Commonly forms in coarse-grained igneous rocks called pegmatites at high temperatures and pressures deep within the Earth's crust.
Uses & applications
Widely used in the gemstone industry for beads, cabochons, carvings, decorative ornaments, and as a popular mineral for metaphysical collecting.
Geological facts
Unlike clear quartz which forms visible crystal points, rose quartz is almost always found in massive form. The pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of a fibrous pink borosilicate mineral.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its distinct cloudy pink hue and hardness (it will scratch glass). Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).
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