mineral

Pink quartz (likely rose quartz)

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂); probable rose quartz

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Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent, vitreous luster, typically massive rather than visibly crystalline, with indistinct cleavage and conchoidal fracture. The smooth appearance suggests a tumbled or polished fragment.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz forms mainly in silica-rich igneous pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, with its pink color generally caused by microscopic inclusions or trace elements. The specimen’s geological age cannot be determined from the photograph.

Uses & applications

Used as an ornamental stone, carving material, jewelry, and inexpensive collectible; polished pieces are commonly sold as worry stones or tumbled stones.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is usually cloudy to translucent rather than transparent, unlike many pink quartz gemstones. A perfectly uniform bright pink color may indicate dyed quartz or glass.

Field identification & locations

Commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, India, South Africa, and the United States; identify by glassy luster, hardness, conchoidal fracture, and lack of bubbles or mold marks. A gemological test is needed to distinguish it confidently from pink glass or other pink minerals.