mineral

Tumbled rose quartz (likely)

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), pink variety colored mainly by trace inclusions

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Pale translucent pink, vitreous-to-waxy luster, massive rather than visibly crystalline, with uneven fracture and no obvious cleavage; Mohs hardness 7, specific gravity about 2.65. The rounded edges suggest tumbling or natural abrasion.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins as quartz cools from silica-rich fluids; most specimens are Precambrian to younger but cannot be dated from appearance alone. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, South Africa, and the United States.

Uses & applications

Used for inexpensive cabochons, beads, carvings, polished stones, décor, and metaphysical collecting; it has limited industrial use beyond ordinary quartz.

Geological facts

Its pink color is commonly linked to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or other mineral components, rather than simple iron coloration. Color often fades with prolonged strong sunlight or heating.

Field identification & locations

Identify it by pink color, glassy translucence, hardness sufficient to scratch ordinary glass, and lack of cleavage; quartz crystal faces would distinguish it from pink glass. The image is consistent with rose quartz, though a definitive identification requires testing.