mineral

Tumbled rose quartz

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), pink variety

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Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent, vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal structure. The pictured piece is tumbled and polished; quartz has no cleavage and uneven to conchoidal fracture.

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Physical properties

Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent, vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal structure. The pictured piece is tumbled and polished; quartz has no cleavage and uneven to conchoidal fracture.

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz forms in silica-rich pegmatites and other quartz-bearing rocks, commonly crystallizing as veins or massive aggregates during igneous activity. Its age varies with the host deposit.

Uses & applications

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

Geological facts

Its pink color is associated with trace elements or microscopic inclusions; massive rose quartz rarely forms clear, well-defined crystals.

Field identification & locations

Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, and South Dakota. Identify it by its pink hue, glassy polish, and hardness; a small tumbled piece typically sells for about $2–$10.