mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink to rose-red color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage, specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through the crystallization of silica-rich magma with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental carvings, polished gemstones, decorative crystal towers, and metaphysical practices.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is typically attributed to microscopic silicate or dumortierite inclusions within the quartz matrix.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinctive pink hue and absence of distinct crystal faces in massive forms; commonly sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota.
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