mineral
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous (glassy), Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal, Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture), Specific Gravity: 2.65
Identified More mineral →
Explore Rose Quartz in the encyclopedia →Identify your own rocks.
Get a report just like this from any photo, free.
Physical properties
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale pink to rose red, Luster: Vitreous (glassy), Crystal Structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal, Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture), Specific Gravity: 2.65
Formation & geological history
Formed in high-temperature hydrothermal veins and pegmatites through the slow cooling of silica-rich magma; color is derived from trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in jewelry (cabochons, beads), ornamental carvings, crystal healing practices, and as a decorative stone in interior design.
Geological facts
Unlike most other varieties of quartz, Rose Quartz rarely forms distinct large crystals; it is almost always found in massive form. It is often referred to as the 'Heart Stone' in metaphysical circles.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its pink hue and lack of crystal faces (massive habit). Can be found in Brazil, South Africa, Madagascar, and the US (South Dakota). To identify, perform a scratch test on glass (it should scratch glass).
More like this
Other mineral specimens
Gneiss or Schist
Gneiss or Mica Schist with Garnet
Metamorphic
Sandstone (with potential mineral staining/concretions)
Arenite (SiO2 based)
sedimentary
Calcite–fluorite mineral specimen with iron-oxide staining
Calcite (CaCO₃), likely fluorite (CaF₂), with possible quartz and iron/manganese oxides
mineral
Epidote
Epidote | Ca2(Al2,Fe3+)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
metamorphic
Pegmatite with Tourmaline and Quartz
Igneous Pegmatite
igneous
Septarian Pebble
Septarian nodule / Concretion
sedimentary