mineral

Tumbled rose quartz

Quartz, SiO₂; rose-colored variety commonly called rose quartz

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Translucent pale pink to lilac, vitreous luster, massive with no visible crystal faces; Mohs hardness 7, specific gravity about 2.65, and no cleavage, with conchoidal fracture.

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Physical properties

Translucent pale pink to lilac, vitreous luster, massive with no visible crystal faces; Mohs hardness 7, specific gravity about 2.65, and no cleavage, with conchoidal fracture.

Formation & geological history

Forms as silica-rich quartz in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins; its color is associated with trace elements and microscopic inclusions. The image shows a polished, tumbled piece; the exact geological age and source cannot be determined from appearance.

Uses & applications

Used for beads, cabochons, carvings, decorative objects, and inexpensive jewelry; also collected as a mineral specimen.

Geological facts

Rose quartz is often cloudy rather than transparent; the precise cause of its pink color varies and remains debated.

Field identification & locations

Look for pink color, glassy luster, hardness sufficient to scratch glass, and no cleavage; common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Dakota. This appears to be a small polished specimen.