mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with traces of titanium, manganese, or iron

Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/Glassy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 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; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in igneous pegmatites at high temperatures, often in the late stages of magmatic crystallization. It is found in large, massive deposits rather than distinct crystal faces.

Uses & applications

Primarily used for jewelry, lapidary carvings, ornamental statues, and as a popular semi-precious stone for gemstone collectors and metaphysical uses.

Geological facts

The color is believed to be caused by microscopic inclusions of a pink variety of the mineral dumortierite. Unlike other quartz varieties, Rose Quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal points.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, hardness (will scratch glass), and lack of cleavage. Primarily sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Africa.

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