mineral

Tumbled rose quartz

Rose quartz, pink variety of quartz (SiO₂)

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Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to semi-opaque, with a vitreous-to-waxy luster. It has a trigonal crystal structure and indistinct cleavage, though this specimen is rounded and polished.

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Physical properties

Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to semi-opaque, with a vitreous-to-waxy luster. It has a trigonal crystal structure and indistinct cleavage, though this specimen is rounded and polished.

Formation & geological history

Forms mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins when trace elements—commonly associated with iron, titanium, or manganese—color quartz. Rose quartz deposits are generally Precambrian to younger, depending on locality.

Uses & applications

Used for beads, cabochons, carvings, ornamental objects, and inexpensive metaphysical collectibles; occasionally used as decorative stone.

Geological facts

Natural rose quartz commonly has a cloudy, uniformly pink appearance; rare transparent, star-forming material is called pink quartz and can be valuable. Its color may fade with prolonged sunlight or heat.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its pink color, glassy hardness, lack of obvious cleavage, and ability to scratch ordinary glass; a polished surface and rounded edges indicate tumbling. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, South Africa, and the United States.