mineral

Likely rose quartz sphere

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), pink variety commonly called rose quartz

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Pale pink-orange, translucent to opaque, with a vitreous luster and conchoidal fracture; Mohs hardness 7, no cleavage, and specific gravity about 2.65. The rounded shape is human-polished rather than natural crystal form.

Identified September 22, 2026More mineral →

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Common name: Likely rose quartz sphere
Scientific name: Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), pink variety commonly called rose quartz
Category: mineral
Identified: September 22, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

Approximately $10–$50 for a common polished sphere of this apparent size; $50–$200 or more for larger, strongly colored, translucent, or provenance-documented material.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins when silica-rich fluids crystallize; its pink color is associated with microscopic inclusions or trace elements. Most specimens are Precambrian to younger, depending on locality.

Uses & applications

Used as a decorative sphere, carving material, ornamental stone, and inexpensive gemstone; it is also popular in crystal collecting and jewelry. It has little industrial significance compared with ordinary quartz.

Geological facts

Rose quartz commonly lacks well-formed crystal faces and is typically massive. Stronger pink color and translucency generally increase desirability.

Field identification & locations

Identify it by its uniform pink color, glassy luster, hardness sufficient to scratch ordinary glass, and lack of cleavage; distinguish it from pink calcite, which is softer and cleaves readily. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, South Africa, and the United States.