metamorphic

Dyed Pink Quartzite Beads

Recrystallized Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with dye

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Hardness: 7 (Mohs), Color: Translucent white with hot pink dye concentrations, Luster: Vitreous to waxy, Structure: Granular/Microcrystalline, Cleavage: None

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs), Color: Translucent white with hot pink dye concentrations, Luster: Vitreous to waxy, Structure: Granular/Microcrystalline, Cleavage: None

Formation & geological history

Formed from the metamorphism of quartz sandstone under high heat and pressure. These beads have been subsequently shaped, drilled, and artificially dyed to enhance color.

Uses & applications

Home jewelry making, crafts, spiritual use, and personal adornment.

Geological facts

Quartzite is one of the most durable rocks found in the Earth's crust; these particular specimens exhibit 'bleeding' of dye in the cracks, which is a common treatment for decorative beads.

Field identification & locations

Identify by looking for color concentrations in surface fractures and granular texture. Unlike glass, it should scratch steel and have a cold-to-the-touch feel.