mineral

Tumbled rose quartz

Rose quartz, pink quartz (SiO₂)

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Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to semi-translucent, with a vitreous luster and no obvious cleavage. It is usually massive rather than visibly crystalline, with conchoidal fracture and density around 2.65 g/cm³.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in silica-rich pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, where trace iron, titanium, or manganese produces the pink color; most rose quartz is Precambrian to younger. This specimen appears human-tumbled and polished.

Uses & applications

Used for beads, carvings, ornaments, and inexpensive jewelry; attractive translucent pieces are collected, while industrial quartz is used in glass, ceramics, and electronics.

Geological facts

Rose quartz commonly has delicate cloudy pink color and may show internal fractures or wispy inclusions. Natural color is generally stable, though strong sunlight can fade some specimens.

Field identification & locations

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