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 (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 in late-stage cooling of magmatic pegmatites or in hydrothermal veins. Large mass deposits are common. It is found in geological formations ranging from the Precambrian to recent eras.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, crystal healing/metaphysical collecting, and occasionally as an abrasive or in glass manufacturing.

Geological facts

Unlike اکثر varieties of quartz that form distinct crystals, rose quartz generally occurs in massive form. The first 'star rose quartz' exhibits asterism due to microscopic rutile inclusions reflecting light in a star pattern.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its distinct translucent pink color, lack of cleavage, and ability to scratch glass. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota). These specific 'chip' beads are common mass-market items.

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