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

Found primarily in pegmatites, forming as a late-stage crystallization from cooling magma. Its pink color is typically attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, or microscopic inclusions of dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Commonly used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, and home decor. It is also a very popular stone in lapidary work and metaphysical collections.

Geological facts

Unlike most other varieties of quartz, rose quartz generally does not form well-defined crystal faces; it occurs almost exclusively in massive form. It is the unofficial state mineral of South Dakota.

Field identification & locations

Identified in the field by its distinct translucent pink color, lack of cleavage, and ability to scratch glass. Major deposits are found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).