mineral
Tumbled rose quartz (probable)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), pink variety
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectPale translucent pink, vitreous to waxy luster, massive (not visibly crystalline), hardness 7 Mohs, no cleavage, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity about 2.65. The rounded shape indicates tumbling and polishing.
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Physical properties
Pale translucent pink, vitreous to waxy luster, massive (not visibly crystalline), hardness 7 Mohs, no cleavage, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity about 2.65. The rounded shape indicates tumbling and polishing.
Formation & geological history
Rose quartz forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, with its pink color commonly related to microscopic inclusions or trace elements. The specimen is geological material shaped by human processing; its exact age and locality cannot be determined from the image.
Uses & applications
Used as a decorative stone, beads, carvings, and inexpensive jewelry; polished pieces are also popular for collecting and metaphysical displays.
Geological facts
Rose quartz is typically cloudy rather than transparent, unlike many gem-quality quartz varieties. Its color can fade with prolonged strong ultraviolet exposure.
Field identification & locations
Confirm with a hardness test against glass and inspect for quartz-like conchoidal fracture; glass can imitate it, but glass is usually softer or may show bubbles. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and the United States.
