mineral

Strawberry Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite or Goethite inclusions

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pink to reddish-pink with red flecks; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale)
Color: Pink to reddish-pink with red flecks
Luster: Vitreous

Identified March 25, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pink to reddish-pink with red flecks; Luster: Vitreous; Crystal Structure: Hexagonal (Trigonal); Cleavage: None; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in igneous or metamorphic environments when iron oxide inclusions (hematite/lepidocrocite) become trapped within quartz as it crystallizes. It is found in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), metaphysical practices, and as a collector's specimen.

Geological facts

Strawberry Quartz is often confused with Rose Quartz; however, its color comes from tiny mineral inclusions rather than titanium/manganese impurities. True Strawberry Quartz is relatively rare compared to other quartz varieties.

Field identification & locations

Identify by looking for visible red, needle-like or flaky inclusions under a loupe. Commonly found in Russia and Brazil. Unlike Rose Quartz which is typically milky, Strawberry Quartz is often more translucent with distinct iron specks.