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Pink-and-white quartz-rich rock, likely rose quartz in matrix

Quartz (SiO₂), possibly rose quartz hosted in quartzite or feldspathic rock

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Hardness about 7 Mohs; translucent white to pink, vitreous-to-waxy luster, irregular fracture, and no obvious cleavage. The coloration may result from microscopic inclusions of dumortierite, rutile, or iron-bearing minerals; the specimen appears rough and partly massive.

Identified September 17, 2026More mineral →

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At a glance

Common name: Pink-and-white quartz-rich rock, likely rose quartz in matrix
Scientific name: Quartz (SiO₂), possibly rose quartz hosted in quartzite or feldspathic rock
Category: mineral
Identified: September 17, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

Approximately $5–$30 for a rough common specimen; $30–$150 or more for unusually pink, translucent, well-prepared, or locality-documented material.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Quartz crystallized from silica-rich hydrothermal fluids or formed during metamorphism of sandstone or pegmatitic material. Exact age and locality cannot be determined from the photograph.

Uses & applications

Used as an ornamental and lapidary stone, with pink material sometimes cut into beads, cabochons, and carvings; massive low-grade pieces are mainly decorative or collectible.

Geological facts

Rose quartz commonly occurs as massive material rather than well-formed crystals. Transparent pink quartz crystals are uncommon and are sometimes called crystalline rose quartz.

Field identification & locations

Commonly found in granitic pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, and quartz-rich metamorphic rocks; test with a steel file or glass, though testing can damage it. A true identification would benefit from a fresh surface, locality information, and hardness testing.