mineral

Tumbled pink quartz (likely rose quartz)

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), commonly called rose quartz when pink

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Pale pink, translucent, smoothly tumbled, with a vitreous-to-waxy luster. Mohs hardness 7; trigonal crystal structure, no cleavage, conchoidal fracture, and specific gravity about 2.65.

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Physical properties

Pale pink, translucent, smoothly tumbled, with a vitreous-to-waxy luster. Mohs hardness 7; trigonal crystal structure, no cleavage, conchoidal fracture, and specific gravity about 2.65.

Formation & geological history

Likely formed in silica-rich pegmatites or hydrothermal veins; the pink color commonly comes from microscopic inclusions or trace elements. Precise geological age cannot be determined from the photograph.

Uses & applications

Used as a lapidary and ornamental stone, in carvings, worry stones, and inexpensive jewelry. Common tumbled pieces generally have modest value.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is usually massive rather than displaying visible crystal faces; natural color is often delicate pink and may fade with prolonged strong light or heat.

Field identification & locations

Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, South Africa, and the United States. Field tests include scratch resistance against glass and lack of cleavage, but testing may damage the specimen; the image cannot exclude pink glass or dyed quartz.