mineral
Dyed Agate / Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial dye
Hardness: 6.5-7 on Mohs scale; Color: Vibrant magenta/pink (dyed); Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Crystal Structure: Microcrystalline/Trigonal; Specific Gravity: ~2.6
- Hardness
- 6
- Color
- Vibrant magenta/pink (dyed)
- Luster
- Vitreous to waxy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6.5-7 on Mohs scale; Color: Vibrant magenta/pink (dyed); Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Crystal Structure: Microcrystalline/Trigonal; Specific Gravity: ~2.6
Formation & geological history
Formed in volcanic and metamorphic rock cavities as chalcedony/agate, which was subsequently tumbled, polished, and artificially dyed to enhance color vibrancy.
Uses & applications
Used in ornamental jewelry, polished tumbled stone collections, wire wrapping, chakra healing practices, and decorative crafts.
Geological facts
Agate and quartz are porous minerals that readily absorb dye solutions. Dyed stones often show concentration of pigment within micro-fractures, distinguishing them from naturally colored stones like ruby or rhodonite.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its vivid unnatural pink color, smooth tumbled texture, and translucent appearance. Acetone on a cotton swab can sometimes test if dye leaches out. Widely available globally.
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