mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese
Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale. Color: Pale pink to rose red. Luster: Vitreous to greasy. Crystal structure: Trigonal (often found massive, rarely in distinct crystals). Cleavage: None. Specific gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 on the Mohs scale
- Color
- Pale pink to rose red
- Luster
- Vitreous to greasy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale. Color: Pale pink to rose red. Luster: Vitreous to greasy. Crystal structure: Trigonal (often found massive, rarely in distinct crystals). Cleavage: None. Specific gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, as well as metamorphic environments. Can be found globally, often associated with granitic magmas.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, crystal healing, and decorative objects.
Geological facts
The pink color is typically attributed to microscopic fiber inclusions of a pink dumortierite-like mineral or trace transition metals. Unlike ordinary quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-terminated crystals and is usually found in massive form.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct pink coloration and conchoidal fracture. Found worldwide, with major deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA.
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