Rose Quartz tumbled
A variety of Rose Quartz
What is Rose Quartz tumbled?
Valued for its beauty and durability, tumbled rose Quartz tumbled is a transparent to translucent stone in a beautiful shade of soft pink. This semi-precious stone takes an exceptionally nice polish, so it's most commonly carved and cabbed. Some material is cut into faceted gems. Rose Quartz tumbled is abundant and found in large quantities in many localities around the world.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.544-1.553
- Birefringence
- 0.009
- Pleochroism
- Weak: pink, pale pink
- Optical Character
- Biaxial positive
- Dispersion
- 0.013
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Rose Quartz tumbled before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
Where to Find Rose Quartz tumbled
Rose Quartz tumbled is a variety of Rose Quartz. RockHoundR, the free-to-download rockhounding map from the Ruby Glint team, shows where collectors find rose quartz in the US, with land-access notes for BLM land and national forests. Collecting is banned in national parks.
See where to find rose quartzAlways check the local rules and get the landowner's permission before you collect.
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Streak
- Colorless
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- SiO2
- Elements
- Si, O
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