mineral

Rose Quartz

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal structure: Trigonal; Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific gravity: 2.65

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

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal structure: Trigonal; Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, and metamorphic rocks through the crystallization of silica-rich magmas and hydrothermal fluids, often incorporating trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.

Uses & applications

Used widely in ornamental carvings, gemstone jewelry, decorative items, and metaphysical practices.

Geological facts

The pink color is often attributed to microscopic microscopic fiber inclusions of dumortierite or minute amounts of titanium and iron. Unlike crystalline quartz, large massive rose quartz rarely forms distinct crystal faces.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its characteristic pink coloration and conchoidal fracture. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).