mineral

Pink quartz crystal, possibly rose quartz

Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂), likely pink quartz/rose quartz

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Hardness 7 Mohs; pale pink to lilac color, vitreous luster, translucent appearance, and conchoidal fracture. Quartz is trigonal and lacks cleavage; the specimen appears rough-cut or naturally fractured, with uncertainty from the image.

Identified August 8, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms in silica-rich igneous and hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, and metamorphic rocks. Rose quartz commonly develops as massive material rather than well-formed crystals; age depends on its host deposit.

Uses & applications

Used as a lapidary, ornamental, and collectible stone; higher-quality transparent pieces may be cut as gemstones, though most rose quartz is inexpensive.

Geological facts

Pink coloration may result from microscopic inclusions or trace-element defects. The adjacent gray rounded object may be another stone, but it is not identifiable confidently from this image.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its pink color, glassy luster, hardness, and lack of cleavage; it should scratch glass but not be scratched by a steel knife. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and the United States.