mineral

Polished pink stone, possibly rose quartz

Quartz (SiO₂), variety rose quartz; identification is uncertain from the image

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Small, rounded, polished peach-pink piece with a smooth surface and vitreous-to-waxy luster. Quartz has Mohs hardness 7 and a trigonal crystal structure; no obvious cleavage.

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Physical properties

Small, rounded, polished peach-pink piece with a smooth surface and vitreous-to-waxy luster. Quartz has Mohs hardness 7 and a trigonal crystal structure; no obvious cleavage.

Formation & geological history

If rose quartz, it formed in silica-rich pegmatites or hydrothermal veins as quartz crystallized from hot fluids, commonly in Precambrian continental rocks.

Uses & applications

Small polished pieces are used in jewelry, decorative crafts, and mineral collections.

Geological facts

Rose quartz’s pink color is commonly attributed to microscopic inclusions or trace elements; the pictured stone’s uniform color could also fit other pink minerals.

Field identification & locations

A hardness test, translucency, and examination for inclusions would help distinguish rose quartz from pink feldspar, jasper, or other stones. Rose quartz occurs worldwide, notably in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota.