Rough Rose Quartz Specimen

This item is a natural, unpolished specimen of rose quartz, a variety of silica mineral. The piece exhibits a soft, pale pink to lavender-pink hue that is characteristic of trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese within the crystalline structure. The specimen is in its 'rough' state, meaning it has not been tumbled, faceted, or heat-treated for commercial jewelry use. It features a conchoidal fracture pattern with sharp, irregular edges and a vitreous to greasy luster on its surface planes. The stone is translucent, allowing light to diffuse through its mass, though internal inclusions and 'veils' or microscopic fractures provide a cloudy, milky appearance. In terms of size, it appears to be a small cabinet-sized specimen, roughly 1.5 to 2.5 inches in diameter. The condition is consistent with naturally mined material, showing raw jagged edges without significant synthetic damage or scuffing from improper storage. No maker's marks are present as this is a geological sample, though its clarity and saturation suggest a mid-grade gemstone quality often sourced from pegmatite mines in regions like Brazil or Madagascar. The specimen is structurally sound with no deep cracks that threaten its integrity.

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