Rose quartz
(roz-kwôrtz)
17th c.; ger. med. quarz; slav. quarc; lat. rosa; gr. rhodon
Pinkish variety of the mineral quartz, used as a gemstone or as an ornamental stone
Color
Light to dark purple
Chemical composition
SiO2
Specific gravity
2,66 ±0,03
Refractive index
1,544 - 1,553
Optical character
Uniaxial +