sedimentary
Dyed Pink Agate (or Dyed Quartzite)
Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 6.5–7 on Mohs scale; Color: Intense neon pink (unnatural); Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Crystal structure: Hexagonal (cryptocrystalline); Cleavage: None, conchoidal fracture.
- Hardness
- 6
- Color
- Intense neon pink (unnatural)
- Luster
- Vitreous to waxy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6.5–7 on Mohs scale; Color: Intense neon pink (unnatural); Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Crystal structure: Hexagonal (cryptocrystalline); Cleavage: None, conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed as secondary deposits in volcanic cavities or sedimentary layers. The specific specimen shown has undergone a post-extraction industrial dyeing process where pigment is forced into microscopic pores and fractures under heat and pressure.
Uses & applications
Primarily used for decorative purposes, jewelry, pockets stones, and metaphysical healing collections.
Geological facts
Natural agate is rarely this vibrant pink; most pink agates in the market are dyed. The dye often concentrates in cracks, creating darker veins as seen in this specimen.
Field identification & locations
Identify in the field by looking for the 'bleeding' of color into internal fractures. Commonly found in Brazil, India, and Madagascar before being processed and dyed.
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