mineral

Likely rose quartz pebble

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), pink variety

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Pale pink to creamy white, translucent in places, with a vitreous-to-waxy luster and no obvious cleavage; Mohs hardness 7, trigonal crystal structure, specific gravity about 2.65. The specimen appears naturally weathered or lightly tumbled, with minor brown surface staining and possible fractures/inclusions.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz forms mainly in late-stage granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, where trace elements and microscopic inclusions produce the pink color; its exact geological age cannot be determined from the image. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, South Africa, and the United States.

Uses & applications

Used for carvings, ornamental stone, beads, cabochons, and inexpensive jewelry; massive rose quartz is generally more decorative than gem-grade. It has little industrial value beyond ordinary quartz applications.

Geological facts

Identification is provisional because the image lacks tests and the material could also be pale quartzite or calcite. Quartz should scratch glass and resist a steel knife; calcite is softer and fizzes with dilute hydrochloric acid.

Field identification & locations

Look for hardness 7, glassy fracture, lack of cleavage, and uniform pink coloration; rose quartz is usually massive rather than sharply crystallized. Typical rough specimens sell for $5-$30, while attractive polished pieces or carvings may bring $20-$150.