mineral

Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pale pink to rose red
Luster: Vitreous to greasy

Identified July 5, 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

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink to rose red; Luster: Vitreous to greasy; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Forms primarily in molten rock cooling slowy inside pegmatites, often as massive occurrences rather than distinct crystal faces. The pink hue is caused by trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese.

Uses & applications

Extensively used in lapidary work for carvings, beads, cabochons, and spheres. It is also a popular specimen for metaphysical collectors and home decor.

Geological facts

Unlike typical quartz, rose quartz rarely forms well-defined crystal faces; instead, it occurs in large, formless masses. The world-famous deposits in Minas Gerais, Brazil, are the primary source of high-quality material.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its distinct cloudy pink translucency and conchoidal (shell-like) fracture. Commonly found in pegmatite veins near other quartz varieties, feldspar, and mica.