mineral

Tumbled rose quartz

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), commonly colored by trace elements and microscopic inclusions

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Hardness 7 Mohs; pale pink to mauve with a vitreous luster, massive rather than visibly crystalline, and no distinct cleavage. The rounded, polished surface is consistent with a tumbled specimen; dark reflective flecks may be inclusions or surface pits.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms as massive quartz in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins as silica-rich fluids cool; its geological age depends on the host deposit and cannot be determined from the image.

Uses & applications

Used for beads, carvings, ornaments, and inexpensive jewelry; quartz is also used industrially in glass and electronics.

Geological facts

Quartz has a trigonal crystal structure, though rose quartz is commonly found as massive material rather than distinct crystals.

Field identification & locations

Often mined in Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Africa. Identify by its pink color, glassy luster, and hardness; the photo alone cannot confirm the exact variety or inclusions.