mineral

Small pale pink crystal, possibly rose quartz or morganite

Quartz (SiO₂), or beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈) if morganite

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Translucent pale pink, vitreous luster, angular crystal with likely fracture rather than visible cleavage. Quartz hardness is 7 and specific gravity ~2.65; morganite hardness is 7.5–8 and specific gravity ~2.7–2.9.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Likely formed in hydrothermal veins or pegmatites as magma cooled; exact age and identity cannot be determined from the photograph alone.

Uses & applications

Rose quartz is used for carvings, beads, and inexpensive jewelry; morganite is a faceted gemstone. A fragment this small generally has minimal commercial value.

Geological facts

The image does not show enough detail for confident mineral identification; color alone is unreliable. Clear crystal faces and hardness testing would help distinguish the possibilities.

Field identification & locations

Common rose quartz is typically massive and cloudy, while morganite commonly forms pink, transparent pegmatite crystals. Check streak, hardness, crystal habit, and—ideally—refractive index; likely sources include Brazil, Madagascar, and the United States.