mineral

Pink Tumbled Quartz (Dyed)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Hardness: 7.0 Mohs scale; Color: Intense pink with localized concentrated dye in fractures; Luster: Vitreous (glassy); Crystal Structure: Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture; Specific Gravity: 2.65.

Hardness: 7
Color: Intense pink with localized concentrated dye in fractures
Luster: Vitreous (glassy)

Identified May 3, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed in igneous and metamorphic environments via hydrothermal processes. These specific specimens are typically natural clear or milky quartz that has been thermal shocked (heated and quenched) to create fractures, then submerged in pink dye.

Uses & applications

Used primarily for decorative purposes, ornamental carvings, aquarium gravel, and in affordable jewelry or as 'healing stones' in metaphysical practices.

Geological facts

While pink quartz exists naturally (as Rose Quartz), this specific vibrant shade with dye concentrated in cracks is a common man-made enhancement. The dye often fades if left in direct sunlight for long periods.

Field identification & locations

Identify by looking for 'web-like' patterns where the pink color is darker along internal fracture lines. Natural rose quartz has a more uniform, milky cloudiness rather than these distinct dyed veins.