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About the Stone
Rose quartz is cut as a cabochon rather than faceted because its pink comes from microscopic inclusions that scatter light, and a dome shows that soft internal glow better than facets would. The material is hard and stands up well to daily wear. Depth of pink differs between batches, so tone is matched within a pair, not across the range.
- Family
Quartz (macrocrystalline)
- Hardness
7
- Note
Rose quartz owes its pink to microscopic fibrous inclusions of a borosilicate mineral distributed through the quartz, not to a dissolved colouring agent. Those inclusions also scatter light, which is why the stone reads as translucent and milky rather than glassy-clear.
Product Details
- Stone type
Natural rose quartz, undyed
- Finish
Domed cabochons, 6 mm
- Availability
Handmade, ready to ship
- Care
Wipe with a soft cloth. Prolonged direct sunlight will pale the pink.
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