mineral

Rose quartz (likely)

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), rose-colored variety

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Translucent pale pink with a vitreous luster and uneven conchoidal fracture; hardness 7 Mohs, hexagonal crystal structure, no cleavage, and specific gravity about 2.65. The specimen appears rough and naturally fractured, though identification from the image is provisional.

Identified September 4, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, with pink color commonly related to microscopic inclusions or trace elements. It occurs in Precambrian to younger felsic rocks; the exact age and locality cannot be determined visually.

Uses & applications

Used for beads, carvings, cabochons, ornaments, and inexpensive collector specimens; massive rose quartz is also used decoratively. Transparent facetable material is uncommon and more valuable.

Geological facts

Its pink color is often strongest in sunlight but can fade with prolonged heating or intense light. Unlike many quartz varieties, rose quartz commonly occurs massive rather than as well-formed crystals.

Field identification & locations

Check for glassy luster, quartz-like hardness, lack of cleavage, and conchoidal fracture; it should scratch glass but not be scratched by a steel knife. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, India, and the United States.