mineral

Rose Quartz

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/Glassy; Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous/Glassy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/Glassy; Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, and igneous rocks. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or similar minerals. Formation can occur over millions of years as magma cools.

Uses & applications

Used extensively in jewelry (cabs, beads), ornamental carvings, crystal healing practices, and as a popular decorative collectors specimen.

Geological facts

Unlike typical quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined external crystal faces; it usually occurs as massive chunks. Large crystals are extremely rare and are often categorized as Pink Quartz.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, hardness (it will scratch glass), and lack of cleavage. Often found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and South Dakota (USA).