mineral
Tumbled rose quartz
Quartz, SiO₂; pink variety known as rose quartz
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent, with a vitreous luster and trigonal crystal structure. The tumbled, rounded surface obscures natural crystal form; quartz has no cleavage and conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness 7; pale pink, translucent, with a vitreous luster and trigonal crystal structure. The tumbled, rounded surface obscures natural crystal form; quartz has no cleavage and conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms mainly in pegmatites as silica-rich magma cools; its pink color is associated with trace elements or microscopic inclusions. Rose quartz deposits occur in rocks of varied ages, including ancient Precambrian formations.
Uses & applications
Used for beads, carvings, jewelry, and decorative pieces; this small polished specimen is primarily ornamental or collectible.
Geological facts
Quartz is one of Earth’s most abundant minerals. Rose quartz is generally translucent and often cloudy rather than transparent like many facetable gems.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its pink color, glassy luster, lack of cleavage, and hardness sufficient to scratch glass; common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, USA.
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