Rock Identifier
Pale pink chalcedony bangle (Chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂), likely pink chalcedony or dyed/treated material) — gemstone
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Pale pink chalcedony bangle

Chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂), likely pink chalcedony or dyed/treated material

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Translucent milky pink body, waxy-to-glassy luster, cryptocrystalline quartz, no visible cleavage; Mohs hardness 6.5–7 and specific gravity about 2.58–2.64. The smooth circular form is polished and shaped rather than naturally occurring.

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Physical properties

Translucent milky pink body, waxy-to-glassy luster, cryptocrystalline quartz, no visible cleavage; Mohs hardness 6.5–7 and specific gravity about 2.58–2.64. The smooth circular form is polished and shaped rather than naturally occurring.

Formation & geological history

Chalcedony forms when silica-rich groundwater deposits microcrystalline quartz in cavities and fractures, commonly in volcanic rocks; formation ages vary from ancient to recent. Its exact geological age and whether the pink color is natural cannot be determined from the image.

Uses & applications

Used for jewelry, ornamental carvings, beads, and bangles; it is durable but less valuable than fine crystalline quartz gemstones. Construction use is negligible for a finished bangle.

Geological facts

The specimen resembles pink chalcedony, rose quartz, or treated agate; visual identification alone is insufficient. Uniform color and strong translucency may indicate dyeing, heating, or another treated quartz material.

Field identification & locations

Common sources include India, Brazil, Madagascar, Uruguay, and Indonesia. Field tests include hardness against steel or glass, specific gravity, and magnification; avoid scratching the polished surface, and laboratory testing is needed for reliable identification.