mineral

Tumbled rose quartz

Quartz, SiO₂ (pink variety known as rose quartz)

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Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to cloudy, with a vitreous luster and trigonal crystal structure. The rounded shape and smooth surface indicate it has been tumbled and polished.

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Physical properties

Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to cloudy, with a vitreous luster and trigonal crystal structure. The rounded shape and smooth surface indicate it has been tumbled and polished.

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz forms in silica-rich pegmatites and hydrothermal veins; its pink color is commonly linked to trace elements or microscopic inclusions. Such deposits occur in rocks of many ages, including Precambrian formations.

Uses & applications

Used for jewelry, beads, carvings, and decorative or collectible pieces; quartz is also important in glassmaking and electronics.

Geological facts

Quartz is one of Earth’s most abundant minerals, and rose quartz is usually massive rather than forming obvious crystal points.

Field identification & locations

Identify it by its pink color, glassy appearance, and hardness: it should resist scratching by a steel knife. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, and the United States.