mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glass-like) to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale)
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous (glass-like) to greasy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glass-like) to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed through the crystallization of magma (igneous/pegmatites) or by hydrothermal activity. They are found globally in Precambrian to Cenozoic geological formations.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in lapidary work for cabochons, beads, and carvings; also popular in jewelry, as decorative display pieces, and in the metaphysical community.

Geological facts

Unlike clear quartz crystals, Rose Quartz rarely forms distinct large crystal faces; it usually occurs in massive form. The pink color is believed to be caused by nano-inclusions of a fibrous pink mineral similar to dumortierite.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic soft pink color, hardness (it will scratch glass), and lack of cleavage. Common locations include Brazil, Madagascar, South Dakota (USA), and India.

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