The color of rose quartz ranges from very light pink (almost white) to medium-dark pink. The most appealing color typically occurs in larger sizes; small rose quartz specimens with good color tend to be scarce. Rose quartz is usually found in massive form, so well-shaped crystals are highly prized.
Delicate color
The deepest colors often occur in large sizes; small specimens with good color are rare.
Translucence
Microscopic mineral inclusions give this pastel gem a cloudy translucence.
Six-pointed star
When rose quartz contains small, well oriented inclusions, it can sometimes show asterism.
Facts
- Mineral: Quartz
- Chemical composition: SiO2
- Color: Very light pink to medium-dark pink
- Refractive index: 1.544 to 1.553
- Specific gravity: 2.66 (+0.03/-0.02)
- Mohs hardness: 7