mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous (glassy)

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Found primarily in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites. The pink color is generally attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese. It forms at high temperatures and pressures within the Earth's crust.

Uses & applications

Widely used for ornamental carvings, jewelry (beads, cabochons), decoration, and in holistic practices (meditation and crystal healing). Some low-grade material is used in construction as aggregate.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces; it almost always occurs in massive clusters. The color can fade if exposed to direct sunlight for long periods.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its distinctive pink hue and hardness (it can scratch glass). Commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, Madagascar, and the United States (South Dakota). In the field, look for milky to translucent pink masses in pegmatite outcrops.