Crystal & mineral guide
Rose Quartz
SiO₂ (Quartz)
Soft pink quartz used widely in tumbled stones, beads, and cabochons.
Identify Rose Quartz with RockScanAbout Rose Quartz
Rose quartz is typically translucent and massive. Deep pink with good clarity is preferred for jewelry cabochons. Some material shows asterism. Color can fade slightly with prolonged strong sunlight.
Rose Quartz belongs in a crystal identifier workflow because photo cues — color zoning, crystal habit, and surface luster — combine with measurable traits like Mohs 7 and specific gravity 2.65. Use RockScan’s camera to get a first-pass ID, then confirm with the checklist below.
Rose Quartz properties
| Mohs hardness | 7 |
|---|---|
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Color | Pale to medium pink |
| Composition | Silicon dioxide; color from trace titanium/iron or dumortierite fibers |
| Formation | Pegmatites; usually massive rather than euhedral crystals |
| Occurrence | Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, USA |
| Specific gravity | 2.65 |
| Cleavage | None |
How to identify Rose Quartz
- Massive pink quartz, rarely in sharp crystals
- Hardness 7; conchoidal fracture
- Even soft pink without dye blotches
Collector notes
- Star rose quartz exists when oriented correctly
- Massive habit distinguishes it from pink crystalline quartz
Value context: Saturated translucent pieces for cabochons price above pale opaque rough.
Rose Quartz FAQ
How do you identify Rose Quartz?
Rose Quartz (SiO₂ (Quartz)) is typically recognized by pale to medium pink color, vitreous luster, Mohs hardness 7, and trigonal crystal system. RockScan can suggest Rose Quartz from a photo and surface these checks on the result card.
What is Rose Quartz made of?
Rose Quartz composition: Silicon dioxide; color from trace titanium/iron or dumortierite fibers. It forms via pegmatites; usually massive rather than euhedral crystals and is found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, USA.
Is Rose Quartz valuable?
Saturated translucent pieces for cabochons price above pale opaque rough.
