mineral

Small tumbled quartz-like pebble

Likely quartz (SiO₂), possibly iron-stained chalcedony or feldspar

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Pale honey-orange, translucent, with a dull to slightly glassy luster and irregular fractured surfaces; apparent hardness is roughly 6–7 Mohs, but exact identification is limited by the image.

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Physical properties

Pale honey-orange, translucent, with a dull to slightly glassy luster and irregular fractured surfaces; apparent hardness is roughly 6–7 Mohs, but exact identification is limited by the image.

Formation & geological history

Likely a naturally weathered fragment or tumbled lapidary material; quartz-bearing rocks formed in diverse igneous, metamorphic, and hydrothermal settings over a wide range of geological ages.

Uses & applications

Small pieces are used as curios, craft material, or inexpensive mineral specimens; quartz and chalcedony are also used in jewelry and industrial silica products.

Geological facts

Quartz commonly shows conchoidal fracture and does not have cleavage. The orange color may result from iron-oxide staining or inclusions.

Field identification & locations

Common quartz pebbles occur worldwide in stream gravels, veins, and sedimentary deposits; test cautiously with a steel blade or glass, since photographic scale and lighting obscure details.