mineral

Tumbled rose quartz

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), rose variety

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Pale pink, translucent-to-opaque, with a waxy to vitreous luster; hardness 7 Mohs, hexagonal crystal structure, no cleavage, and conchoidal fracture. The rounded shape indicates tumbling or natural abrasion.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, where trace titanium, iron, or manganese colors quartz pink; specimens range from Precambrian to younger rocks. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Africa.

Uses & applications

Used as a low-cost gemstone, ornamental stone, meditation material, and carved or tumbled collectible; massive rose quartz is also used decoratively.

Geological facts

Its pink color is commonly associated with microscopic inclusions or structural defects rather than visible crystals. Transparent, well-formed pink quartz crystals are much rarer than massive material.

Field identification & locations

Identify it by its uniform pink color, glassy/waxy surface, lack of cleavage, and resistance to scratching; a steel file will not scratch it easily. The photograph is low-resolution, so pink chalcedony or dyed quartz are alternatives.