mineral

Small polished pink-and-white mineral pebble

Likely rose quartz or pale pink quartz; exact identification is uncertain from the image

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Translucent pale pink and white, with a vitreous luster and rounded polished surface; quartz has Mohs hardness 7, hexagonal crystal structure, no cleavage, and specific gravity about 2.65.

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At a glance

Common name: Small polished pink-and-white mineral pebble
Scientific name: Likely rose quartz or pale pink quartz; exact identification is uncertain from the image
Category: mineral
Identified: August 10, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

About $1-$10 for a tiny common polished pebble; potentially $10-$30 if unusually vivid, natural, or sold as part of a curated specimen.

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

Translucent pale pink and white, with a vitreous luster and rounded polished surface; quartz has Mohs hardness 7, hexagonal crystal structure, no cleavage, and specific gravity about 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Quartz forms in igneous and hydrothermal veins or metamorphic rocks; rose quartz commonly crystallizes during late-stage fluid activity, generally from Precambrian to younger geological settings.

Uses & applications

Used for inexpensive cabochons, carvings, tumbled stones, ornaments, and collector specimens; quartz is also important industrially in glass, electronics, and abrasives.

Geological facts

Pink color may result from microscopic inclusions or trace elements; the specimen could alternatively be pink chalcedony, feldspar, or dyed material, which cannot be distinguished reliably from this photograph.

Field identification & locations

Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and the United States. Check hardness with care, translucency, and absence of cleavage; laboratory testing or a loupe is needed for confident identification.