mineral

Pink Tumbled Agate (Dyed)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial dyes

Hardness: 6.5-7 on Mohs scale; Color: Naturally translucent or white, but dyed vibrant pink and red; Luster: Vitreous/Waxy; Crystal Structure: Trigonal (Cryptocrystalline); Cleavage: None; Specific Gravity: 2.58-2.64

Hardness: 6
Luster: Vitreous/Waxy

Identified April 9, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed in cavities of volcanic rock or ancient lavas. This specific specimen has been tumbled and chemically dyed to achieve its intense pink and red coloration, which does not occur naturally in this hue for agate.

Uses & applications

Commonly used for home decor, pocket stones, chakra healing sets, cost-effective jewelry, and as educational specimens for children.

Geological facts

Agate was named by Theophrastus after the Achates River in Sicily. While pink agate exists naturally (Pink Botswana Agate), the neon or Fuchsia pinks found in gift shops are almost always the result of a dye process that exploits the stone's porous nature.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its waxy texture, translucency when held to light, and irregular color distribution where dye pools in micro-fissures. Commonly found in Brazil, India, and Madagascar before processing.

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