mineral

Dyed Tumbled Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Hardness: 7 (Mohs); Color: Fuchsia/Pink (dyed); Luster: Vitreous; Crystal System: Trigonal (Hexagonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Hardness: 7 (Mohs)
Color: Fuchsia/Pink (dyed)
Luster: Vitreous

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs); Color: Fuchsia/Pink (dyed); Luster: Vitreous; Crystal System: Trigonal (Hexagonal); Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites worldwide; the specimen shown has been tumbled and artificially dyed. Quartz can be found in rocks from all geological ages.

Uses & applications

Commonly used for decoration, pocket stones, decorative vases, beginner mineral collections, and metaphysical or healing stone practices.

Geological facts

Natural quartz of this intense fuchsia hue does not exist. The coloring is achieved by crackle-heating the quartz and immersing it in chemical dyes, which seep into the fissures. While natural pink quartz (Rose Quartz) exists, it is typically pale and cloudy.

Field identification & locations

Identify by looking for concentrated pigment in cracks and fissures, which indicates dyeing. It has the hardness of 7, meaning it will scratch glass and cannot be scratched by a steel blade. Commonly sold in gift shops and gem bins.