Crystallized Rose Quartz Elestial Specimen

This exquisite two inch long Crystallized Rose Quartz Elestial Specimen weighs 29 grams and is a rare and unusual form of rose quartz, given its rosy pink coloring by the mineral magnesium sulfate. Its many crystals fold out into a curving, swirling form reminiscent of sparkling gems radiating out from a rich pink rose quartz matrix. Properties of Rose Quartz Rose quartz normally exhibits a coloration ranging from pale pink to rose red. Scientists believe the color arises from trace amounts of titanium, iron or manganese within the crystal material. Recent research also indicates the rosy color may arise from thin microscopic fibers of the mineral dumortierite, a form of aluminum borosilicate. Rose quartz is generally found in large formations, and usually is too clouded with inclusions to provide good material for cutting gemstones, so gemstone quality rose quartz is quite rare and valuable as a mineralogical collector's item. Rose quartz also has beneficial properties for meditatio