mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to rose red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.

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Physical properties

Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to rose red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, as well as in metamorphic environments. It crystallizes from silica-rich magmas and aqueous solutions, often containing trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese which give it the pink coloration.

Uses & applications

Commonly used in tumbled and polished gemstones, decorative carvings, ornamental objects, jewelry, and prized by mineral collectors.

Geological facts

In antiquity, rose quartz was carried as a protective talisman and symbol of love and peace. Unlike macrocrystalline quartz that typically forms distinct terminated crystals, rose quartz most commonly occurs in massive or compact form with hazy or cloudy internal structures.

Field identification & locations

Easily identified by its distinct pink color and lack of cleavage, combined with a quartz hardness that can scratch glass. It is found globally, with major deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).