mineral

Pink tumbled stone, likely rose quartz or pink jasper

Uncertain; quartz (SiO₂) if rose quartz, or microcrystalline quartz/chalcedony if pink jasper

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Small polished, opaque-to-translucent salmon-pink fragment with subdued vitreous-to-waxy luster; apparent hardness about 6–7 Mohs, lacking visible cleavage. The image is insufficient to distinguish rose quartz from jasper or another dyed stone.

Identified August 21, 2026More mineral →

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At a glance

Common name: Pink tumbled stone, likely rose quartz or pink jasper
Scientific name: Uncertain; quartz (SiO₂) if rose quartz, or microcrystalline quartz/chalcedony if pink jasper
Category: mineral
Identified: August 21, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

Typically $1–$10 for a small common tumbled piece; higher only if unusually translucent, patterned, or confirmed as a quality gemstone.

Not an official valuation

AI estimate for general interest only — not an appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, provenance, and market demand. Verify with a professional before buying, selling, or insuring.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz forms in granitic pegmatites; jasper forms when silica-rich fluids replace or cement sedimentary/volcanic material. Ages vary widely, commonly Precambrian to Phanerozoic.

Uses & applications

Used for inexpensive ornaments, cabochons, carvings, and decorative tumbled stones; modest collector interest.

Geological facts

Pink color may result from microscopic inclusions, iron, or other trace elements; some commercial stones are dyed or coated.

Field identification & locations

Field identification requires hardness testing, translucency, and examination for quartz grains or dye concentration in cracks. Pink quartz and jasper occur worldwide, including Brazil, Madagascar, India, and the United States.