mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to deep rose color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and distinct conchoidal fracture with no cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to deep rose color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and distinct conchoidal fracture with no cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through cooling magma and mineral-rich aqueous solutions.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, and metaphysical healing practices.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is typically attributed to microscopic fiber inclusions of dumortierite or microscopic elemental substitutions of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its massive habit, distinct pink hue, and lack of well-formed crystal faces in raw specimens. Commonly mined in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
