mineral

Pink Amethyst Geode

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite/Iron impurities

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale dusty rose to lilac with white druzy; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None; Specific gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale)
Color: Pale dusty rose to lilac with white druzy
Luster: Vitreous (glassy)

Identified March 18, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Pale dusty rose to lilac with white druzy; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal; Cleavage: None; Specific gravity: 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Formed in volcanic pockets where silica-rich fluids crystallized under unique temperature and pressure conditions, with iron inclusions creating the pink hue rather than traditional purple. Primarily found in deposits from the Cretaceous period.

Uses & applications

Predominantly used for aesthetic interior decor, metaphysical healing purposes (modern crystal culture), and as high-end mineral collector specimens.

Geological facts

Pink Amethyst was only recently discovered in the Patagonia region of Argentina (around 2017). It is chemically closer to amethyst than rose quartz, as its color comes from hematite inclusions rather than titanium or manganese.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its unique 'sugary' or druzy texture and its distinct pink-lilac shade which differs from the darker purple of traditional amethyst. Often found in geode form with a rhyolite or basalt outer crust. Commonly sourced from the El Chocon area of Argentina.

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