mineral
Tumbled 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.
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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.
Formation & geological history
Forms in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through the cooling of silica-rich magma, often incorporating trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Widely used in ornamental jewelry, metaphysical healing, and as polished collector specimens.
Geological facts
The pink coloration is attributed to microscopic fibers of dumortierite or elemental titanium trapped within the quartz matrix during crystallization.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinctive pink hue and absence of cleavage; found globally with notable deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
