mineral
Tumbled Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink color, vitreous to waxy luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale pink color, vitreous to waxy luster, trigonal crystal system, and conchoidal fracture with no true cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins through cooling magma solutions, often dating back hundreds of millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, holistic healing, and crystal collecting.
Geological facts
The pink color is caused by microscopic trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese embedded within the quartz matrix.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive pink hue and absence of cleavage; commonly sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
