Rose Quartz
What is Rose Quartz?
Rose Quartz is a pink variety of quartz. The pink color is usually due to trace amounts of titanium, manganese, or iron. It is a popular gemstone known for its soft pink color and is often associated with love and emotional healing.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.544-1.553
- Birefringence
- 0.013
- Pleochroism
- Weak to none
- Optical Character
- uniaxial (+)
- Dispersion
- 0.013
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Rose Quartz before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
Where to Find Rose Quartz
RockHoundR, the free-to-download rockhounding map from the Ruby Glint team, shows where collectors find rose quartz in the US, with land-access notes for BLM land and national forests. Collecting is banned in national parks.
See where to find rose quartzAlways check the local rules and get the landowner's permission before you collect.
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Pink, ranging from very pale pink to deep rose red
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 7
- Rock tumbling
- With care
- Density
- 2.65 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- SiO2
- Elements
- Silicon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Titanium, Manganese, Iron
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Rose Quartz FAQs
How do I identify Rose Quartz?
Rose Quartz can be identified by its hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, Pink color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Rose Quartz?
Rose Quartz typically appears in Pink, ranging from very pale pink to deep rose red. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Rose Quartz?
Rose Quartz has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a relatively hard mineral suitable for jewelry.