Rose Quartz
Quartz var. Rose Quartz · Semi-Precious Gemstone
Crystal System
Trigonal, shaped into a machine-cut prismatic wand or crystal point for jewelry
Mineral Group
Silicates (Subgroup: Tectosilicates)
Chemical Formula
SiO2
Formation Process
Igneous and Pegmatitic, crystallizing from silica-rich magmatic fluids at high temperatures and pressures
About This Crystal
A pale pink, translucent to opaque carved crystal pendant featuring a hexagonal prismatic shape with a pointed termination, mounted in a silver-toned metal bail
Physical Characteristics
Pale pink body color, white streak, no cleavage, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity around 2.65, brittle tenacity, and typically inert or weak pinkish fluorescence under UV light
Optical Properties
Uniaxial positive optical character, refractive index of 1.544 to 1.553, birefringence of 0.009, generally non-pleochroic or very weakly pleochroic
Hardness & Durability
Origin Region
Madagascar, Brazil, South Africa, and the USA; typically forms in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins
Hardness & Durability
Mohs hardness of 7, good wearability for daily jewelry use, lacks cleavage making it reasonably tough against impacts
Care & Maintenance
Clean with warm soapy water using a soft brush, avoid harsh chemicals and prolonged direct sunlight to prevent color fading
Rarity & Value
Common and widely available, with value determined by color saturation, size, and clarity; typically affordable in commercial jewelry grades
Special Characteristics
May exhibit faint asterism or milky opalescence due to microscopic dumortierite or fibrous inclusions within the quartz matrix
Lore & History
Widely known historically as the stone of unconditional love and compassion, traditionally associated with the Heart Chakra in modern crystal healing practices