mineral

Pink quartz (likely rose quartz)

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), typically massive rose quartz colored by trace elements and microscopic inclusions

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Usually Mohs hardness 7, vitreous luster, pale pink to rose color, translucent to opaque, and no cleavage; quartz has a trigonal crystal structure, though rose quartz is commonly noncrystalline massive material. The image is blurry, so identification is approximate.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms in silica-rich igneous and metamorphic environments, commonly in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins; most rose quartz formed during Precambrian to younger continental crustal events. Major sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Africa.

Uses & applications

Used for ornamental carvings, beads, tumbled stones, cabochons, and collector specimens; rarely used as an industrial quartz source when strongly colored.

Geological facts

Rose quartz’s pink color is commonly attributed to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite-like material, while some transparent crystals owe color to trace-element defects. It does not show the strong cleavage or softness of pink calcite or feldspar.

Field identification & locations

Confirm with a scratch test against glass (quartz scratches glass), lack of cleavage, and glassy luster; avoid damaging valuable specimens. Common rough or tumbled pieces generally have modest value.