mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pink/Pale Rose, Luster: Vitreous, Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal), Cleavage: Indistinct, Specific Gravity: 2.65

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pink/Pale Rose, Luster: Vitreous, Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal), Cleavage: Indistinct, Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Typically formed in pegmatite veins through hydrothermal processes or the slow cooling of magma. Many specimens date back millions of years.

Uses & applications

Primary use in jewelry (pendants, rings), ornamental carvings, crystal healing, and as a popular collector's mineral.

Geological facts

Unlike other quartz varieties, Rose Quartz rarely forms distinct large crystal faces; instead, it mostly occurs in massive form. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink borosilicate fibers.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its distinct cloudy pink hue and lack of visible crystal faces in raw form. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota).