# Rose quartz

> Rose quartz is a translucent quartz of soft, milky pink (7 on Mohs); durable and affordable, cut into cabochons, beads and hearts.

- Source: https://www.711grados.com/en/rose-quartz/
- Language: en
- Note: This entry was drafted with the help of AI and is pending review by the author.
- Published: 2026-08-29
- Updated: 2026-08-29
- Translation (es): https://www.711grados.com/es/cuarzo-rosa/
- Author: Sandra Sánchez
- Site: 711 Grados (https://www.711grados.com/)

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Rose quartz is the pale pink, translucent, milky quartz. It is associated with love and tenderness, and cut into beads, cabochons and shapes such as hearts. It is very durable.

## Properties

- **Composition:** silicon dioxide with traces of titanium or manganese.
- **Hardness:** 7 on the Mohs scale.
- **Color:** pale, milky pink.
- **Origins:** Brazil, Madagascar, India and South Africa.
- **Treatments:** may be dyed.

## Uses in jewelry

- Beads, cabochons and pendants.
- Bracelets and necklaces.
- Romantic jewelry.

## Pros and cons

### Advantages

- Very affordable and durable.
- Soft, flattering color.
- Easy to find.

### Limitations

- Color can fade in sunlight.
- Translucent, no gem sparkle.
- Some very pale ones are dyed.

## Care and cleaning

- Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap.
- Avoid prolonged sun.
- Store apart.

## See also

- [Gemstones in jewelry](https://www.711grados.com/en/gemstones-in-jewelry/)
- [Quartz and its varieties](https://www.711grados.com/en/quartz/)
- [Morganite](https://www.711grados.com/en/morganite/)