mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale. Color: pale pink to rose-red. Luster: vitreous. Crystal structure: Trigonal (often found in massive form without external crystal faces). Cleavage: none (conchoidal fracture). Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
Color: pale pink to rose-red
Luster: vitreous

Identified March 27, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms primarily in pegmatites (igneous) through slow cooling of silica-rich magma; can also occur in hydrothermal veins. These deposits range from hundreds of millions to billions of years old.

Uses & applications

Used extensively in jewelry for beads, cabochons, and carvings. Also popular in the lapidary arts for ornamental objects and metaphysical 'healing' crystals.

Geological facts

Unlike other quartz varieties, Rose Quartz rarely forms classic crystal points; it is usually found in large 'massive' blocks. The pink color is often caused by microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite silicate.

Field identification & locations

Identify in the field by its distinct pink hue, lack of cleavage (it breaks like glass), and its ability to scratch glass. Commonly found in Brazil, South Africa, Madagascar, and the United States (South Dakota).

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