mineral

Tumbled rose quartz

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), pink variety

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Mohs hardness 7; translucent pale pink body with vitreous-to-waxy luster, conchoidal fracture, and no cleavage. The rounded form is mechanically polished; inclusions or internal fractures may create cloudy white areas.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Rose quartz crystallizes mainly in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, commonly from silica-rich fluids; its pink color is associated with trace elements and microscopic inclusions. Specimens are generally Precambrian to younger, depending on deposit.

Uses & applications

Used for beads, cabochons, carvings, décor, and metaphysical collecting; too translucent or cloudy for most faceted jewelry. Common tumbled pieces have modest commercial value.

Geological facts

It is quartz rather than a separate mineral species, and unlike crystalline pink quartz, rose quartz is usually massive and lacks visible crystals.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its consistent pink color, glassy hardness, lack of cleavage, and inability to scratch it with a steel knife; glass can imitate it but is softer. Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, India, South Africa, and the United States.