mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale; pale pink to deep rose-red color; vitreous to greasy luster; hexagonal crystal system (though usually found massive); no true cleavage, conchoidal fracture; specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale; pale pink to deep rose-red color; vitreous to greasy luster; hexagonal crystal system (though usually found massive); no true cleavage, conchoidal fracture; specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, as well as in metamorphic environments. It crystallizes from silica-rich solutions at high temperatures.
Uses & applications
Commonly used in tumbled stones, jewelry, carvings, decorative items, and popular in the metaphysical community for crystal healing.
Geological facts
The pink color is traditionally attributed to microscopic traces of titanium, iron, or manganese, or possibly microscopic fibers of dumortierite embedded within the quartz.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinctive pink coloration and characteristic quartz hardness (scratches glass). Found globally, with notable deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA.
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