mineral

Rose Quartz

SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)

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

Formed as a late-stage crystallization in pegmatites (igneous rocks) and hydrothermal veins; color is derived from trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese within the massive material.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, decorative stones, and 'energy healing' practices.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms external crystal faces and is almost always found as a massive, translucent lump. It can occasionally exhibit 'asterism' (a star-like light effect) due to tiny inclusions of rutile.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue and ability to scratch glass (hardness 7). Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).