--- title: Rose Quartzite Boulders | Mid Valley Rock url: https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/rose-quartzite/ business: Mid Valley Rock phone: (916) 363-4239 address: 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-4:00, Sat 7:30-3:00, Sun closed --- - [Home](https://midvalleyrock.com/) - [Stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/) - [Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/boulders/) - Rose Quartzite # Rose Quartzite boulders Rose Quartzite is translucent pink boulders of quartzite. Mid Valley Rock sells them by weight at its Sacramento yard; call to check which pieces are available. Rose Quartzite Colors vary by pallet and wet vs dry. See it in the yard. Rose Quartzite boulders are hard to walk past. The stone is pink and translucent, so light passes into the surface and gives it a soft glow. That quality makes these boulders a natural choice for a spot where the sun will reach them. One piece can be the highlight of a small garden, and a group of them makes a memorable accent along a path or near an entry. ## Translucent pink stone The pink color and the translucent quality are what set this quartzite apart. Morning or late afternoon sun shows it at its best. Each boulder differs in shape and depth of color. Choosing in person lets you find the ones that catch your eye. ## Showing it off in the garden Use Rose Quartzite as a focal accent in a planting bed, beside a bench or near the front walk. Dark mulch, gray gravel and green foliage all make the pink stand out. Our [boulder landscaping ideas](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/boulder-landscaping/) cover placement and grouping. ## Selecting and buying [Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/boulders/) are sold by weight. Pick your pieces and staff will weigh them. Special stone like this comes and goes, so call (916) 363-4239 before you visit. The yard rents dollies for moving rocks, and delivery runs Monday through Saturday. ## Popular uses - Focal accents in planting beds - Entry garden features - Rock gardens - Accents beside seating areas - Memorial and meditation gardens ### Is it in the yard today? Stock changes with the quarries. Ask us and we will check what is on hand for Rose Quartzite. [Is it in the yard today?](https://midvalleyrock.com/contact/?stone=Rose%20Quartzite#quote) ### At a glance - **Category:** Boulders - **Sold by:** Weight, on pallets - **Pricing:** Call for today’s price - **Stock:** Changes often. Ask before you drive over - **Delivery:** Flatbed + forklift, Mon-Sat ### Good to know - Place it where sunlight will reach the stone. - Rinse the boulder after placing it to bring out the pink. - Use a dark or green background for the most contrast. ### Keep reading - [Boulder sizes and weights](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/boulder-sizes-and-weights/) - [Boulder landscaping](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/boulder-landscaping/) - [Ponds & water features](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/water-features/) - [Water-wise yards](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/drought-tolerant-landscaping/) ### Visit or call - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed 5300 Excelsior Road Sacramento, CA 95827 Arrive 45 minutes before closing so we have time to help. [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239) ## Pairs well with Rose Quartzite - [Arizona Sandstone Rosa Flagstone / Tumbled flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/arizona-sandstone-rosa/) - [Rainbow Pebbles Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/rainbow-pebbles/) - [Bluestone: Lilac Flagstone / Tumbled flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/bluestone-lilac/) - [Mexican Pebbles Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/mexican-pebbles/) ## Rose Quartzite questions Still unsure? Call the yard at [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239). We are happy to talk it through. ### What is Rose Quartzite? It is translucent pink boulders of quartzite. ### How is it sold? By weight. You choose the boulders and staff weigh them at the yard. ### Can I get help moving boulders? The yard rents dollies, delivers Monday through Saturday and can refer you to a crane placement company for large boulders. ## More boulders - [Sydney Peak Boulders / Flagstone / Tumbled flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/sydney-peak/) - [Moss Rock Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/moss-rock/) - [Tufa Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/tufa/) - [Lompoc Boulder Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lompoc-boulder/) - [Arizona Sandstone Boulders Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/arizona-sandstone-boulders/) - [Lava: Black Lichen Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-black-lichen-lava/) - [Lava: Red Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-red-lava/) - [Petrified Wood Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/petrified-wood/) - [Lava: Lace Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-lace-lava/) - [Lava: Planter Lava Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lava-planter-lava/) [All boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/boulders/) ## Come see the stone in person Walk the yard with us, bring your measurements and a photo of your house, and we will help you pick stone that fits the project and the budget. 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mid+Valley+Rock&query_place_id=ChIJhQvD0VfCmoARcSXoEbY0WSc) - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed