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Pink quartz cabochon (likely rose quartz)

Quartz, SiO₂; pink coloration likely from trace elements or microscopic inclusions

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Pale pink, translucent, vitreous-luster cabochon set in jewelry; quartz hardness 7 Mohs, trigonal crystal structure, no cleavage, specific gravity about 2.65. The surrounding metalwork is not geological material.

Identified September 7, 2026More gemstone →

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Common name: Pink quartz cabochon (likely rose quartz)
Scientific name: Quartz, SiO₂; pink coloration likely from trace elements or microscopic inclusions
Category: gemstone
Identified: September 7, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

About $5-$30 for the complete costume-jewelry piece; roughly $10-$75 for a small natural rose-quartz cabochon, depending on workmanship and provenance.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal systems, commonly during Precambrian to younger geological events. The stone is polished and shaped, so natural crystal faces are absent.

Uses & applications

Used for inexpensive jewelry, ornaments, and carved objects. This small mounted cabochon typically has modest value unless unusually clear, strongly colored, or certified.

Geological facts

The image is consistent with rose quartz, but pale pink chalcedony, pink glass, or another treated stone cannot be excluded from a photograph alone.

Field identification & locations

Likely regional sources include pegmatitic rocks of southern India, though the reported Kerala location more commonly yields weathered granitoid, laterite, and alluvial minerals rather than gem-quality rose quartz. Confirm with a loupe, refractive-index test, and hardness testing; avoid scratching the finished jewelry.