mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (usually found in massive form); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale)
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous (glassy)

Identified April 4, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Usually forms in magma-rich environments like pegmatites. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink fibrous minerals (such as dumortierite) or trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.

Uses & applications

Commonly used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, beads, and as decorative gemstones. It is also popular in the metaphysical community as a 'heart stone.'

Geological facts

Unlike other varieties of quartz, Rose Quartz rarely forms distinct large crystals; it is almost always found in massive clusters. The largest deposits are found in Brazil and South Africa.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its distinct pink color, translucent appearance, and inability to be scratched by a steel knife. It is common in pegmatite veins and can be found by rockhounds in areas with granitic intrusions.