1.8" Polished Rose Quartz Pocket Stone

This is a 1.8" polished, rose quartz pocket stone. The photos are representative of the specimen(s) you will receive, so there may be some variation in color. Quantity discounts are available!

The stone is polished into an oval shape and rounded on all sides. Polished stones of this size and shape are generally referred to as pocket stones since they will easily fit into a pocket. The pictures are representative of the stone you will receive, but there will be some variation in colors and patterning.

Rose quartz is a type of quartz that exhibits a pale pink to rose-red hue. It is most commonly found in large masses and very rarely forms individual crystals, unlike many other varieties of quartz. While rose quartz can be found many places throughout the world, the best commercially available material comes from Madagascar and Brazil. It is frequently polished and used for decorative purposes.

Rose quartz is evenly colored with masses ranging from pink to almost purple. The exact cause of the color was debated for years. Originally it was assumed to either be due to rutile inclusions (titanium dioxide) within the quartz masses, or irradiated "color centers", as is the case with amethyst or smoky quartz. An x-ray diffraction study in 1987 showed that it was due to neither of these, but due to the inclusion of microscopic fibers believed to be the mineral dumortierite. Even more recent analysis using other techniques have shown the microscopic fibers are an unidentified mineral closely related to dumortierite. These fibers make up up only about 0.05% - 0.15% of the overall weight of rose quartz.
FOR SALE
$5
Quantity Discounts
3 to 9 Pieces
$4
10+ Pieces
$3.50
DETAILS
MINERAL TYPE
Polished Rose Quartz Pocket Stone
SPECIES
Quartz var. Rose Quartz
LOCATION
Brazil
SIZE
Approximately 1.8 x 1.35 x .6"
QUANTITY
1 Piece
PRODUCT ID
P-471