mineral

Rose Quartz

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide) - SiO2

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glass-like) to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous (glass-like) to greasy

Identified March 9, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed at high temperatures in pegmatites (igneous) or in hydrothermal veins. The pink color is usually attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink fibrous minerals like dumortierite. They can be found in rocks dating back hundreds of millions of years.

Uses & applications

Commonly used in jewelry (cabochons, beads), decorative carvings, and as a popular specimen for gemstone collectors and practitioners of crystal healing.

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined external crystal faces; it is usually found in massive form. Large deposits are famously located in Brazil and Madagascar.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its distinctive pink color, 7/10 hardness (it will scratch glass), and lack of cleavage. It is often found as rounded river pebbles or large chunky masses in granitic pegmatites. Collectors look for deep color and translucency.