mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace Ti, Fe, or Mn
Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/glassy; Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65
- Hardness
- 7 Mohs
- Color
- Pale pink to rose red
- Luster
- Vitreous/glassy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/glassy; Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Found primarily in pegmatites, formed through the cooling and crystallization of silica-rich hydrothermal fluids or magma, often occurring in massive forms rather than distinct crystals.
Uses & applications
Extensively used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, crystal healing practices, and as a decorative stone in home decor.
Geological facts
Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces. Its pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of a pink fibrous mineral similar to dumortierite.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its characteristic hazy translucent pink color and inability to be scratched by a steel knife. Major deposits are found in Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Africa.
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