mineral

Tumbled rose quartz (probable)

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), pink variety

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Pale pink, opaque to translucent, with a dull-to-vitreous luster and irregular fractures; quartz has Mohs hardness 7, no cleavage, hexagonal crystal structure, and specific gravity about 2.65. The rounded shape indicates tumbling or natural water-wear, while the porous surface may reflect weathering or a quartz-rich ro…

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, commonly during Precambrian to younger intrusive activity. Its pink color is associated with trace elements and microscopic inclusions, especially in massive rather than well-crystallized quartz.

Uses & applications

Used as a decorative stone, carving and lapidary material, beads, and inexpensive metaphysical specimens; it has limited industrial value compared with clear quartz.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is usually massive and rarely forms visible crystals. Identification can be checked with a steel file or quartz reference specimen: it should resist scratching by steel, though testing may damage the piece.

Field identification & locations

Common localities include Brazil, Madagascar, India, South Africa, and the United States. The specimen’s strongly rounded, pale-pink appearance supports rose quartz, but a hardness test and streak test are useful for confirmation.