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rose quartzTranslucent, coarse-grained variety of the silica mineral quartz found in pegmatites. Rose quartz is valued for its pale to rich pink colour, which is due to very small amounts of titanium. It has been carved since early times and has been faceted to provide gems of good brilliance. Its milky aspect is attributed to tiny, needlelike inclusions of rutile, which, when oriented, give the polished stone an asterism (optical phenomenon of a star-shaped figure) like that found in sapphire, but not as sharp or intense. Rose quartz occurs in Brazil, Madagascar, Sweden, Namibia, California, and Maine, among other sites. rose quartz [′rōz ′kwȯrts] (mineralogy) A pink variety of crystalline quartz; commonly massive and used as a gemstone. Also known as Bohemian ruby. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Tougher minerals such as rose quartz and ganite eroded more slowly. The next day, I give my friend who has cancer a round piece of polished rose quartz that fits neatly into the palm of the hand and feels cool and soothing. Rose quartz, she says, can be placed over the heart to help one's love life. |
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