mineral

Tumbled rose quartz

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), rose variety

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Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to semi-translucent, with a vitreous to waxy luster. It has a trigonal crystal structure, no prominent cleavage, and conchoidal fracture; the rounded shape indicates tumbling and polishing.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, with pink color commonly linked to microscopic inclusions of dumortierite or related minerals. Specimen age depends on its host rock, generally ranging from Precambrian to Phanerozoic.

Uses & applications

Used for beads, carvings, cabochons, ornaments, and inexpensive metaphysical collectibles; rarely used as a high-value faceted gemstone because it is usually cloudy.

Geological facts

Its color can fade with prolonged intense light or heat, and natural rose quartz commonly lacks sharply visible crystals. The image is consistent with a small polished or tumbled piece.

Field identification & locations

Identify it by its uniform pink color, glassy appearance, hardness, and lack of cleavage; it should scratch glass but not be scratched by a steel knife. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, India, and the United States.