How do I identify Cherry Quartz?

Cherry Quartz can be identified by its hardness of 5 - 6 on the Mohs scale, Pink color, Vitreous luster, Trigonal crystal system. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Cherry Quartz?

Cherry Quartz typically appears in Pink, red. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Cherry Quartz?

Cherry Quartz has a hardness of 5 - 6 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

Cherry Quartz

A variety of Glass

Easy to obtain

What is Cherry Quartz?

Cherry Quartz is a commercial name for a man-made material that comes in appealing shades of pink. The material is actually made from melted quartz and cinnabar. This synthetic mineral is commonly found in the form of beads, crystals, and tumbled stones, and it's a popular choice for jewelry.

Optical Properties

Refractive Index: 1.48-1.70
Optical Character: Isotropic

Discover Values

Rarity

3.0out of 5.0

60%

Popularity

3.8out of 5.0

76%

Beauty

4.2out of 5.0

84%

Cultural Value

2.9out of 5.0

58%

Collection Value

3.7out of 5.0

74%

Cherry Quartz Market Value Calculator

Estimate the market value of Cherry Quartz using size, quality, and finish. This preview calculator is for quick context and is not a formal appraisal.

Cherry Quartz Localities Map

See where Cherry Quartz is found with a localities map, collecting zones, and geology context. Generate a sample map preview below.

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Key Characteristics

Composition of Cherry Quartz

Cinnabar, natural reconstituted quartz

Health & Safety Information

⚠️Harm Reason: Others
⚠️Physical Toxicity: Quartz, silica, crystalline silica and flint are non-toxic materials, but very fine dust containing quartz, known as respirable crystalline silicon (RCS), can cause serious and fatal lung disease. Lapidaries should exercise caution when cutting silica.
⚠️How to prevent the risks of Cherry Quartz?