mineral
Tumbled rose quartz
Quartz, SiO₂ (pink variety)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 7 on the Mohs scale; pale pink, translucent to cloudy, with a vitreous luster and trigonal crystal structure. This rounded, polished piece has no visible cleavage and a conchoidal fracture when broken.
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Physical properties
Hardness 7 on the Mohs scale; pale pink, translucent to cloudy, with a vitreous luster and trigonal crystal structure. This rounded, polished piece has no visible cleavage and a conchoidal fracture when broken.
Formation & geological history
Rose quartz forms in silica-rich pegmatites and hydrothermal veins; its pink color is associated with trace elements or microscopic inclusions. Its formation age depends on the source deposit and cannot be determined from the image.
Uses & applications
Commonly tumbled for jewelry, ornaments, and collecting; quartz is also widely used in glassmaking and electronics.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of Earth’s most abundant minerals; rose quartz is usually translucent rather than gem-clear.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its pink color, glassy appearance, and hardness: it can scratch glass and is not easily scratched by a steel knife. Rose quartz occurs worldwide, including Brazil, Madagascar, India, and the United States.
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