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The pink color of quartz,
which can range from transparent to translucent, is known as rose
quartz. The color is a very pale and delicate pink.
Transparent rose quartz is very rare and is usually so pale that it
does not show very much color except in large sizes.
Rose quartz 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 is the anniversary gemstone for the 2nd year of
marriage. |
