mineral

Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz (SiO2 with trace titanium, iron, or manganese)

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/glassy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65

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

Identified May 31, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous/glassy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: Indistinct; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed primarily in magmatic pegmatites through the slow cooling of silica-rich hydrothermal fluids. Most specimens originated in the Precambrian or Paleozoic eras.

Uses & applications

Used extensively in jewelry (beads, cabochons), ornamental carvings, crystal healing practices, and as a popular collector's mineral.

Geological facts

The pink color is often attributed to microscopic inclusions of a pink fibrous mineral related to dumortierite. It is rarely found in distinct crystal shapes, usually appearing as massive chunks.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue, high hardness (scratches glass), and translucent to transparent appearance. Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota (USA).

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