Crystallized Druzy Rose Quartz Elestial Cluster

This exquisite 2.25 inches long Crystallized Druzy Rose Quartz Elestial Cluster weighs 41 grams and is a rare and unusual form of rose quartz, given its rosy pink coloring by the mineral magnesium sulfate. Its many crystals fold out elestial like into a curving, swirling form reminiscent of a flower opening its blooms from a rich pink rose quartz matrix. The 'blooms' are individual Crystallized Rose Quartz termination points visible in the photos on this page. Properties of Rose Quartz Rose quartz normally exhibits a coloration ranging from pale pink to rose red. Scientists believe the color arises from trace amounts of titanium, iron or manganese within the crystal material. Recent research also indicates the rosy color may arise from thin microscopic fibers of the mineral dumortierite, a form of aluminum borosilicate. Rose quartz is generally found in large formations, and usually is too clouded with inclusions to provide good material for cutting gemstones, so gemstone quality rose