gemstone

Carved quartz (likely rose quartz and green aventurine/quartz)

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂); green material may be aventurine quartz or serpentine

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Polished and carved elephant-shaped specimen with translucent pale pink and green portions, vitreous-to-waxy luster, and crystalline quartz structure. Quartz hardness is Mohs 7; serpentine, if present, is softer (2.5–5.5).

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At a glance

Common name: Carved quartz (likely rose quartz and green aventurine/quartz)
Scientific name: Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂); green material may be aventurine quartz or serpentine
Category: gemstone
Identified: August 11, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

About $10–$50 for a small commercial carving; $50–$150+ if large, exceptionally translucent, or made from confirmed high-quality material.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

The pink portion is likely rose quartz formed in silica-rich igneous or hydrothermal environments; green quartz/aventurine formed through mineral inclusions during crystallization. The carving is human-processed, so its geological age cannot be determined from the image.

Uses & applications

Used as a decorative carving, ornamental stone, and metaphysical collectible; quartz is also important in glass, electronics, abrasives, and construction aggregates.

Geological facts

Rose quartz commonly owes its color to microscopic dumortierite-like inclusions or trace elements, while green aventurine is colored by fuchsite or other inclusions. The contrasting colors may also represent two separately assembled stones.

Field identification & locations

Identify by glassy luster, conchoidal fracture, and hardness; test inconspicuously because carving and polish obscure diagnostic features. Rose quartz is common in Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Africa; green aventurine is common in India and Brazil.