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Rose quartz

Rose quartz is a quartz variety that gets its name from its delicate pink colour.

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Hazy

Microscopic mineral inclusions are responsible for the gem's mysterious haziness.

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Faceted

While rose quartz is often cabochon-cut, it’s also popular in faceted styles.

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Pastel shades

The delicate pastel pinks of rose quartz have a romantic appeal.

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Massive

Intergrown crystals caused this rough’s massive, non-crystalline, form.

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Translucent

Rose quartz is commonly translucent rather than transparent.

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Size

This enormous rose quartz rough weighs 206.80 grams (over 1000 carats)!

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