gemstone

Rose quartz bangle

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), commonly colored by trace elements and inclusions

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Hardness 7 Mohs; translucent pale pink to peach, with a vitreous-to-waxy luster and conchoidal fracture. Quartz is trigonal and lacks cleavage; the smooth circular form is polished and carved.

Identified August 14, 2026More gemstone →

Explore Rose quartz bangle in the encyclopedia →

Identify your own rocks.

Get a report just like this from any photo, free.

App Store Google Play

Physical properties

Hardness 7 Mohs; translucent pale pink to peach, with a vitreous-to-waxy luster and conchoidal fracture. Quartz is trigonal and lacks cleavage; the smooth circular form is polished and carved.

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz crystallizes mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins as silica-rich magma or fluids cool, generally during Precambrian to younger geological events. The bangle is a human-shaped, polished specimen.

Uses & applications

Used for ornamental carvings, beads, bangles, cabochons, and inexpensive jewelry; it has little industrial value in this form.

Geological facts

Its pink color is commonly linked to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite-like material or other trace components, rather than simply manganese. Rose quartz is typically translucent and rarely forms well-developed crystals.

Field identification & locations

Identify it by its even pink color, glassy translucence, hardness, and lack of cleavage; it should resist scratching by a steel knife but can be scratched by topaz or corundum. Major sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Africa.