mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous; 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

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None (Conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed usually in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites through the cooling and crystallization of silica-rich magma or hot fluids. Trace elements like titanium impart the pink color.

Uses & applications

Primarily used for jewelry, lapidary carvings (like the animal figurine shown), ornamental decor, and by collectors for its aesthetic or metaphysical associations.

Geological facts

Unlike other quartz varieties, Rose Quartz rarely forms distinct, well-defined crystals; it usually occurs in massive form. The color can fade over time if exposed to prolonged direct sunlight.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its translucent pink hue and ability to scratch glass. It is commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, Madagascar, and the United States (South Dakota).

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