mineral

Likely raw rose quartz or pink feldspar fragment

Quartz (SiO₂), possibly pink feldspar such as orthoclase

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Small, opaque salmon-pink fragment with a dull to weakly vitreous luster and irregular fracture; apparent hardness is approximately 6–7 Mohs, but the photograph cannot confirm cleavage or specific gravity.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

If quartz, it formed in silica-rich igneous or hydrothermal veins; if feldspar, it crystallized in felsic igneous rock. A precise age and identification require testing or microscopy.

Uses & applications

Rose quartz is used for carvings, cabochons, beads, and ornamental specimens; pink feldspar is mainly decorative and collectible, with limited industrial use.

Geological facts

The specimen’s triangular shape and salmon color are not diagnostic; iron, inclusions, or irradiation can produce pink coloration in quartz and feldspar.

Field identification & locations

Check for glassy luster, lack of cleavage, and hardness sufficient to scratch ordinary glass for quartz; feldspar commonly shows two cleavage directions and may be scratched by quartz. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and the United States.