mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Formation & geological history

Primarily forms in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites through the cooling of silica-rich magma. The pink color is generally attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, or microscopic inclusions of dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, crystal healing practices, and as a decorative stone in landscaping.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces and is typically found in massive form. Large deposits are famously found in Brazil, South Africa, and Madagascar.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its translucent pink hue and glassy luster; it will scratch glass. In the field, it is often found as massive chunks in pegmatite outcrops alongside feldspar and mica.