mineral

Pink Tumbled Agate

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with dye

Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs). Color: Bright fuchsia or magenta pink. Luster: Vitreous to waxy. Structure: Cryptocrystalline. Cleavage: None. Translucent to opaque.

Hardness: 6
Color: Bright fuchsia or magenta pink
Luster: Vitreous to waxy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs). Color: Bright fuchsia or magenta pink. Luster: Vitreous to waxy. Structure: Cryptocrystalline. Cleavage: None. Translucent to opaque.

Formation & geological history

Formed as secondary deposits in volcanic rock cavities (vesicles). The bright pink color is typically produced by artificially dyeing natural gray or white banded agate.

Uses & applications

Used primarily for decorative purposes, jewelry (pendants, beads), pocket stones, and healing crystal collections.

Geological facts

While agate occurs naturally in many colors, vivid neon pink is almost always the result of a dyeing process that takes advantage of agate's porous nature.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its waxy luster and high hardness (it will scratch glass). Look for concentric banding patterns that might be highlighted by the dye. Common in gift shops and rock kits.