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; no true cleavage, exhibits conchoidal fracture; 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; no true cleavage, exhibits conchoidal fracture; specific gravity of 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, as well as metamorphic environments, crystallization occurring from silica-rich solutions at high temperatures.

Uses & applications

Used extensively in jewelry, ornamental carvings, crystal healing, and decorative items.

Geological facts

The pink color is typically attributed to microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite or titanium, iron, or manganese impurities within the quartz.

Field identification & locations

Easily identified by its distinctive pink coloration, lack of cleavage, and quartz hardness. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA.