Rose Quartz
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Mineral NameRose Quartz
Chemical FormulaSiO2
Mohs Hardness7
Crystal Systemtrigonal
Lustervitreous
Streak Colorwhite
Cleavagenone
Fractureconchoidal
Specific Gravity2.65
Colorspink, pale pink, rose-red
Transparencytranslucent
Type LocalityBrazil, South Africa, USA, India, Madagascar
Mineral GroupSilicates
Usesjewelry, ornamental, collector
Associated Mineralsfeldspar, mica, other quartz varieties
Raritycommon
Description
A massive, anhedral specimen of pale pink to rose-red quartz, often exhibiting a milky or cloudy translucency.
Geological Context
Rose quartz typically forms in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, often associated with granitic rocks. Its characteristic pink color is believed to be caused by microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or possibly irradiation-induced color centers.
