mineral
Rose quartz
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 7 Mohs; translucent pink with a vitreous luster and irregular fracture. Quartz has a trigonal crystal structure; massive rose quartz typically lacks visible crystal faces and has no cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness 7 Mohs; translucent pink with a vitreous luster and irregular fracture. Quartz has a trigonal crystal structure; massive rose quartz typically lacks visible crystal faces and has no cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms in silica-rich pegmatites and hydrothermal veins as magma cools and mineral-bearing fluids crystallize; its geological age depends on the deposit, often hundreds of millions to billions of years.
Uses & applications
Used for carvings, beads, cabochons, ornamental objects, and mineral collections; limited industrial use compared with ordinary quartz.
Geological facts
The pink color is associated with trace elements and microscopic inclusions; much material is massive rather than well-formed crystals.
Field identification & locations
Commonly found in pegmatites in Brazil, Madagascar, India, and the United States. Identify by its pink color, glassy shine, hardness, and lack of cleavage; the pictured rough specimen is consistent with rose quartz.
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