Rose Quartz, from Namibia (No.138)

Rose Quartz is a member of the Quartz family, a silicon dioxide crystal with a hexagonal (trigonal) crystal system.

It usually occurs in massive form but sometimes grows in clusters of small prismatic crystals. It’s name is derived from it’s colour, which ranges from very pale pink to deep reddish pink. It’s clarity can range from opaque to translucent to transparent, although most transparent pieces are rather foggy.