mineral

Tumbled pink quartz (likely rose quartz)

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

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Hardness 7 Mohs; pale salmon-pink, translucent to opaque, with a vitreous-to-waxy luster. It has a hexagonal crystal structure but no visible cleavage and typically shows conchoidal fracture; the rounded form is tumbled and polished.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in granite-related pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, with its pink color caused by microscopic inclusions or trace elements. Most specimens are Precambrian to younger, depending on locality.

Uses & applications

Used as inexpensive ornamental stone, beads, carvings, décor, and metaphysical collectibles; it is less commonly used as a fine gemstone because the color is usually pale and cloudy.

Geological facts

Rose quartz commonly occurs as massive material rather than well-formed crystals. The image could also represent pink chalcedony or another dyed/polished stone, which cannot be confirmed visually alone.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its glassy luster, rounded conchoidal surfaces, pink color, and lack of cleavage; quartz should not scratch readily with a steel knife. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, South Africa, and the United States.