mineral

Rose quartz

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), pink variety

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to opaque, with a vitreous to somewhat greasy luster. Quartz is trigonal and lacks cleavage, breaking with conchoidal fracture; pink color commonly results from microscopic inclusions or trace elements.

Identified August 27, 2026More mineral →

Explore Rose quartz in the encyclopedia →

Identify your own rocks.

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

App Store Google Play

Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins as magma or silica-rich fluids cool; most rose quartz is Precambrian to younger, though the specimen’s age cannot be determined visually.

Uses & applications

Used as ornamental stone, beads, carvings, and inexpensive jewelry; attractive rough pieces are popular among mineral collectors.

Geological facts

Rose quartz commonly occurs as massive material rather than well-formed crystals. Its color may fade with prolonged sunlight or heating.

Field identification & locations

The image shows a small, rough, pale-pink quartz-like specimen with uneven fracture; glassy luster, hardness, and lack of cleavage help distinguish it from calcite. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Africa.