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Quartz var. Rose on Quartz
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With how common quartz is as a species, you would think nice rose quartz would be an easy thing to find on the market, right? Wrong! Crystalized rose quartz is among the rarest and most prized quartz varieties, and good specimens are always sought-after by collectors, particularly when they show a fine aesthetic quality as this one does. This one is from old classic finds at "the river island" known as the "Ilha locality," from the late 1960s into the 1970s. It has multiple generations of quartz and rose quartz growth like a rising, dramatic mountain, with the generations of rose quartz having different crystal sizes as well, for a bit of surface contrast. At the 'base' of the mountain, you have microcrystalline rose quartz richly carpeting the first generation of clear quartz. The 'apex' of the mountain is complemented by an array of sidecar crystals that fan out at the top, making a very aesthetic piece. The specimen displays multiple habits, creating a texturally and visually pleasing specimen. The crystals range from transparent and gemmy to semi-translucent. This specimen is quite the sparkler, with the microcrystalline rose quartz at the base leading up to the main event; it creates a flair of sparkles that dazzles. The color is a lovely, soft-spoken carnation pink...stronger than the usual pastel hues we see in modern finds. This piece is pretty in pink-credible and rarely seen on the market in this quality. From the Kathryn Dakis and Lawrence Conklin collections.
Product details
SpeciesQuartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.7 x 4.8 x 4.8 cm
Listed on10/02/2026
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Ilha claim
SKUSM26-171
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