mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65

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

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through the crystallization of magma or silica-rich fluids. Color is often attributed to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, and spiritual/metaphysical practices. Also used as a decorative stone in interior design.

Geological facts

Rarely found as individual crystals; it usually occurs in massive form. When found with inclusions of rutile, it can display 'asterism' (a star-like light effect). Ancient Egyptians and Romans believed it had anti-aging properties.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic soft pink color and waxy-to-glassy luster. Common locations include Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota). To identify in the field, look for pink cloudy quartz that can scratch glass but cannot be scratched by a steel knife.