mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: vitreous; Crystal structure: hexagonal/trigonal; Cleavage: none; Specific gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- pale pink to rose red
- Luster
- vitreous
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: vitreous; Crystal structure: hexagonal/trigonal; Cleavage: none; Specific gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Typically found in pegmatites, which are igneous rocks formed during the final stages of magma crystallization. It can also be found in hydrothermal veins.
Uses & applications
Primarily used for lapidary work including cabochons, beads, decorative carvings, and as a popular gemstone for collectors and metaphysical uses.
Geological facts
The pink color is often caused by microscopic inclusions of a fibrous pink mineral similar to dumortierite, though historical theories also attributed it to titanium or manganese.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive pink hue and hardness (it will scratch glass). Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).
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