Rose Quartz
Quartz var. Rose Quartz · Semi-Precious Gemstone and Decorative Jewelry Stone
Crystal System
Trigonal, shaped into a carved and polished hexagonal crystal point pendant habit
Mineral Group
Silicate, specifically a Tectosilicate
Chemical Formula
SiO2
Formation Process
Igneous and pegmatitic formation, crystallizing from silica-rich magmatic fluids at high temperatures
About This Crystal
A pale to medium pink colored pendant cut into a terminated six-sided crystal shape, displaying translucent to sub-translucent clarity with a vitreous to waxy luster and minor internal cloudiness or micro-fractures
Physical Characteristics
Light pink body color, white streak, conchoidal fracture, lack of distinct cleavage, specific gravity of approximately 2.65, and brittle tenacity
Optical Properties
Uniaxial positive optical character with a refractive index of 1.544 to 1.553, double refraction, and faint to moderate pleochroism in shades of pink
Hardness & Durability
Origin Region
Madagascar, Brazil, South Africa, and the USA; typically forms in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins
Hardness & Durability
Mohs hardness of 7, fair to good durability making it suitable for everyday jewelry wear, though care should be taken with impact
Care & Maintenance
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush; avoid harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and prolonged direct sunlight which can fade the pink coloration
Rarity & Value
Common and widely available, with value determined by color saturation, transparency, and size; typically very affordable as carved jewelry pieces
Special Characteristics
May exhibit faint asterism (star effect) when cut en cabochon due to microscopic dumortierite or fibrous inclusions, though this cut pendant shows standard light scattering
Lore & History
Historically used by ancient civilizations such as the Assyrians and Egyptians for amulets and seals; traditionally associated with unconditional love, emotional healing, and the heart chakra in modern crystal healing lore