Rose Quartz
pink · Quartz family
| Also known as | Quartz (Quartz family) |
|---|---|
| Colour | Pink |
| Mohs hardness | 7 |
| Lustre | Vitreous |
| Streak | White |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Transparency | Translucent (rose quartz); transparent (pink quartz) |
| Cleavage | None |
| Fracture | Conchoidal |
| Chemical formula | Silica (silicon dioxide, SiO) |
| Specific gravity | 2.65 |
What is Rose Quartz?
Rose quartz is a pink, translucent variety of quartz with a massive habit. Its color is due to microscopic inclusions of a fibrous silicate mineral related to dumortierite. Previously, the color was believed to be due to inclusions of rutile. Rose quartz is dichroic and may display asterism when cut into spheres or cabochons. It formed at very high temperatures of 400–700 °C (752–1,292 °F) in the quartz cores of pegmatites. Rose quartz is commonly used in lapidary for carvings and as a semiprecious gemstone.
How to identify Rose Quartz
- Lustre: Vitreous.
- Hardness: Mohs 7 — hard enough to scratch glass.
- Streak: White.
- Habit: Trigonal crystal system.
Rose Quartz value
Based on 100 recent eBay sold listings, a polished / carved Rose Quartz typically sells for $6–$35 (about $0.02–$0.07 per gram for raw material). After eBay fees a seller nets roughly $14 on a median piece.
| Recently sold | Weight | Sold | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170G Collection!Natural Pink Rose Quartz Hand Carved Shell Crystal Reiki Healing | 170 g | $6 | 2026-06-22 |
| 3.96LB Natural Pink Rose Quartz Ball carved Crystal Sphere decoration healing | 1796 g | $21 | 2026-06-21 |
| 110G Rare Rose Pink Geode Agate Crystal Obelisk Wand Point Energy Healing | 110 g | $9 | 2026-06-21 |
| 1.2LBNatural green Ruby zoisite(anylite)crystal Carving rose glow under UV light | — | $24 | 2026-06-21 |
| Fine Finish Heart Rose Quartz 925 Silver Plated Pendant 1.8" Most Beautiful GW | — | $9 | 2026-06-21 |
| 3.31LB Natural Crystal Pink Rose Chakra Quartz Sphere healing ball Specimen | 1501 g | $35 | 2026-06-21 |
Typical recently-sold prices, 2026-06. Condition, size and quality vary widely, so this is an estimate, not an appraisal. See current sold listings on eBay ↗. Full value guide · how we work this out.
