mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace Titanium, Iron, or Manganese

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale to deep pink, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal), Cleavage: None (Conchoidal fracture), Specific Gravity: 2.65

Identified July 17, 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 (Mohs scale), Color: Pale to deep pink, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal), Cleavage: None (Conchoidal fracture), Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed through the cooling and crystallization of silica-rich magma in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. It gets its pink color from microscopic inclusions of silicate fibers like dumortierite.

Uses & applications

Used extensively in jewelry for beads and cabochons, ornamental carvings, crystal healing collections, and as a decorative stone in interior design.

Geological facts

Unlike most quartz varieties, rose quartz usually occurs in massive form and rarely develops well-defined crystal faces. It can exhibit asterism (a star-like light effect) when cut as a sphere or cabochon due to rutile inclusions.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its characteristic pink hue and lack of visible crystal faces. Found commonly in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States (South Dakota). Note: Intense sunlight can cause the pink color to fade over time.