Gemstone presentation: Rose quartz

Rose quartz is one of the most desirable varieties of quartz. The pink to rose red color is completely unique, unlike any other pink mineral species. The color is caused by iron and titanium impurities.
Rose quartz is used as an ornamental stone and as a gemstone. It is also an alternate birthstone for the month of January.
Although rose quartz is usually too cloudy to be used as a cut gemstone, a few exceptional pieces are found with enough clarity and color to make fine gems.
Rose quartz is also a very attractive ornamental stone and is carved into a variety of shapes such as spheres, figurines and ornate statues.
Rose quartz is found in Madagascar, India, Germany, and several localities in the USA. Nowadays, most of the worlds supply of good quality rose quartz comes from Brazil.

In our webshop you may find this crystal cut piece of rose quartz: Crystal Queen Rosequartz