mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale. Color ranges from very pale pink to deep reddish-pink. Luster is vitreous to greasy. Crystal structure is trigonal, though it typically occurs in massive form rather than as distinct crystals. Cleavage is absent, fracturing conchoidally. Specific gravity is approximately 2.65.

Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale

Identified August 2, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, as well as metamorphic environments. It gets its pink color from microscopic inclusions of fibrous dumortierite or minute amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.

Uses & applications

Widely used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, crystal healing, and decorative items.

Geological facts

In ancient times, rose quartz was used as a talisman of love and reconciliation. Unlike macrocrystalline quartz varieties like amethyst, large transparent crystals of rose quartz are extremely rare.

Field identification & locations

Easily identified by its distinctive pink coloration and glassy to greasy luster, combined with a lack of cleavage and a hardness that can scratch glass. It is commonly sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States.