mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale; Color: Pink, ranging from pale to deep rose red; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (trigonal); Cleavage: None (conchoidal fracture); Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Color: Pink, ranging from pale to deep rose red
Luster: Vitreous (glassy)

Identified June 30, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed in igneous pegmatites as magma cools and crystallizes at high temperatures. Large, well-formed crystals are rare, as it typically occurs in massive form. The pink color is attributed to microscopic inclusions of pink borosilicate minerals like dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Primary uses are in jewelry, decorative carvings (like the heart shown), and lapidary arts. It is also a very popular specimen for crystal collectors and spiritual practitioners.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is known as the 'Love Stone.' While common quartz forms large crystals, rose quartz almost always appears in 'massive' form, meaning it lacks distinct crystal faces visible to the naked eye.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its distinct pink hue, glassy luster, and inability to be scratched by a steel blade. Found in abundance in Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Africa. For collectors, look for translucency and deep pink saturation.