Rose Quartz
Rose quartz is a quartz variety that gets its name from its delicate pink colour. Microscopic mineral inclusions cause the pink colour and translucence of rose quartz. Well-shaped, transparent pink quartz crystals are rare.
Birthstones & Anniversaries
Rose quartz has been recognized as the gem that commemorates the fifth wedding anniversary.
Facts
Mineral: Quartz
Chemical composition: SiO2
Colour: Very light pink to medium-dark pink
Refractive index: 1.544 to 1.553
Specific gravity: 2.66 (+0.03/-0.02)
Mohs hardness: 7
