mineral

Tumbled rose quartz

Quartz (SiO₂), pink variety

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Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to cloudy, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal structure, and no cleavage (uneven to conchoidal fracture). The smooth shape is from mechanical tumbling.

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Physical properties

Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent to cloudy, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal structure, and no cleavage (uneven to conchoidal fracture). The smooth shape is from mechanical tumbling.

Formation & geological history

Forms in silica-rich pegmatites and hydrothermal veins; its age depends on the host rock and local geology. The specimen has been shaped and polished after mining.

Uses & applications

Commonly sold as a collectible, decorative stone, or material for beads and small jewelry; also used in carvings and ornaments.

Geological facts

Rose quartz’s color is linked to trace elements and microscopic mineral inclusions; massive material is more common than distinct crystals.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its pink color, glassy luster, hardness, and lack of cleavage; it occurs worldwide, notably in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota. A small tumbled piece typically sells for about $1–$10 USD.