mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale. Color: Soft pale pink to translucent pink. Luster: Vitreous (glassy). Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal). Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture). Specific Gravity: ~2.65.
- Hardness
- 7 on Mohs scale
- Color
- Soft pale pink to translucent pink
- Luster
- Vitreous (glassy)
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale. Color: Soft pale pink to translucent pink. Luster: Vitreous (glassy). Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal). Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture). Specific Gravity: ~2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites through cooling silica-rich magmas, often enriched with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese which cause the delicate pink color.
Uses & applications
Popular as a gemstone for cabochons, carvings, beads, polished tumbled stones, decorative ornaments, and crystal healing specimens.
Geological facts
Unlike standard quartz crystals that form distinct sharp points, macrocrystalline rose quartz typically occurs in large, massive formations lacking clear crystal faces.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive pale pink color, vitreous luster, and hardness (scratches glass). Commonly found in pegmatite deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA (South Dakota).
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