mineral

Dyed druzy agate/geode (likely dyed quartz)

Quartz, SiO₂, lining a chalcedony geode; vivid pink color appears artificially dyed

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Hardness 7 Mohs; glassy to sparkling drusy luster; tiny hexagonal quartz crystals on a rough, dark chalcedony matrix. Natural quartz is commonly colorless or white; the intense, even pink is characteristic of dye treatment.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Quartz crystals formed in cavities in volcanic rock as silica-rich fluids deposited minerals over geologic time. The specimen appears to have been cut open and dyed after formation; its precise age and locality cannot be determined from the image.

Uses & applications

Commonly sold as a decorative mineral specimen, paperweight, or craft material; not typically used as a gemstone or industrial ore.

Geological facts

Dyed geodes are widely produced for the souvenir and decor market. Dye may pool in fractures and coat crystal surfaces, unlike most naturally colored quartz.

Field identification & locations

Look for a natural rough outer rind and sparkly crystal-lined cavity; inspect for unusually uniform color or dye concentrated in cracks. Similar geodes occur worldwide, especially in volcanic regions.