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	==Resources and Citations==		==Resources and Citations==
			* Gem Identification Lab Manual, Gemological Institute of America, 2016.
	* Mineralogy Database: [http://www.webmineral.com/data/Quartz.shtml Quartz]		* Mineralogy Database: [http://www.webmineral.com/data/Quartz.shtml Quartz]

	* Jack Odgen, ''Jewellery of the Ancient World'', Rizzoli International Publications Inc., New York City, 1982		* Jack Odgen, ''Jewellery of the Ancient World'', Rizzoli International Publications Inc., New York City, 1982

	* A.Lucas, J.R.Harris, ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries'', Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd., London, 4th edition, 1962		* A.Lucas, J.R.Harris, ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries'', Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd., London, 4th edition, 1962

	* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "rose quartz." Accessed: 14 Sept. 2001 .		* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "rose quartz." Accessed: 14 Sept. 2001 .

	* C.W.Chesterman, K.E.Lowe, ''Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals'', Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979		* C.W.Chesterman, K.E.Lowe, ''Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals'', Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979

	* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_quartz (Accessed Sept. 14, 2005)		* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_quartz (Accessed Sept. 14, 2005)

	* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p.647		* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p.647

	* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998		* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998

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	quartz; Rosenquarz (Deut.); cuarzo rosa (Esp.); quartz rose (Fr.); quartzo roseo (Port.); Rosenquarz (Deut.); roze kwarts (Ned.)		quartz; Rosenquarz (Deut.); cuarzo rosa (Esp.); quartz rose (Fr.); quartzo roseo (Port.); Rosenquarz (Deut.); roze kwarts (Ned.)

	[[[SliderGallery rightalign\|rosequartzRS.jpg~Raman]]]		[[[SliderGallery rightalign\|Quartz.TIF~FTIR (MFA)\|Quartz, collodion slide, 785 nm copy.tif~Raman (MFA)\|rosequartzRS.jpg~Raman (Rasmin)\|QUARTZ1.jpg~XRD (MFA)]]]

	== Physical and Chemical Properties ==		== Physical and Chemical Properties ==

	* Trigonal crystal system.		* Trigonal crystal system
	* Low birefringence.		* Low thermal expansion
	* Low thermal expansion.		* Fracture = conchoidal
	* Fracture = conchoidal.		* Luster = vitreous to greasy
	* Luster = vitreous to greasy.		* Streak = white
	* Streak = white.		* Fluorescence = inert to weak purple under SW
			* Pleochroism = none

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
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	! scope="row"\| Refractive Index		! scope="row"\| Refractive Index
	\| 1.55		\| 1.544 - 1.553
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| Birefringence
			\| 0.009
	\|}		\|}

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	[[File:36.187-SC109787.jpg\|thumb\|Babylonian seal<br>MFA# 36.187]]		[[File:36.187-SC109787.jpg\|thumb\|Babylonian seal<br>MFA# 36.187]]
	== Description ==		== Description ==
	[[File:63.288-SC16017.jpg\|thumb\|Rose quartz pendant~~<br>MFA# 63.288~~]]		[[File:63.288-SC16017.jpg\|thumb\|Rose quartz pendant]]
	A pink [[quartz\|quartz]] used as a [[gemstone\|gemstone]] and ornamental stone. Rose quartz has been mined or gathered since the early iron age (1200-500 BCE). It is found in the Ural Mountains, Czech Republic, Germany (Bavaria), Scotland, Ireland, Sweden, Italy, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Brazil (Minas Gerais), and the U.S.(South Dakota, California, Montana, South Dakota, Maine). Rose quartz ranges in color from a pale pink to a deep rose red. Transparent rose quartz is used as a gemstone while translucent varieties have been used for vases, ornaments and architectural elements. Some rose quartz may have needlelike inclusions of [[rutile\|rutile]] that induce a star-shaped [[chatoyant\|chatoyancy]].		A pink [[quartz\|quartz]] used as a [[gemstone\|gemstone]] and ornamental stone. Rose quartz has been mined or gathered since the early iron age (1200-500 BCE). It is found in the Ural Mountains, Czech Republic, Germany (Bavaria), Scotland, Ireland, Sweden, Italy, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Brazil (Minas Gerais), and the U.S.(South Dakota, California, Montana, South Dakota, Maine). Rose quartz ranges in color from a pale pink to a deep rose red. Transparent rose quartz is used as a gemstone while translucent varieties have been used for vases, ornaments and architectural elements. Some rose quartz may have needlelike inclusions of [[rutile\|rutile]] that induce a star-shaped [[chatoyant\|chatoyancy]].

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	[[File:36.187-SC109787.jpg\|thumb\|Babylonian seal<br>MFA# 36.187]]		[[File:36.187-SC109787.jpg\|thumb\|Babylonian seal<br>MFA# 36.187]]
	== Description ==		== Description ==
			[[File:63.288-SC16017.jpg\|thumb\|Rose quartz pendant<br>MFA# 63.288]]
	A pink [[quartz\|quartz]] used as a [[gemstone\|gemstone]] and ornamental stone. Rose quartz has been mined or gathered since the early iron age (1200-500 BCE). It is found in the Ural Mountains, Czech Republic, Germany (Bavaria), Scotland, Ireland, Sweden, Italy, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Brazil (Minas Gerais), and the U.S.(South Dakota, California, Montana, South Dakota, Maine). Rose quartz ranges in color from a pale pink to a deep rose red. Transparent rose quartz is used as a gemstone while translucent varieties have been used for vases, ornaments and architectural elements. Some rose quartz may have needlelike inclusions of [[rutile\|rutile]] that induce a star-shaped [[chatoyant\|chatoyancy]].		A pink [[quartz\|quartz]] used as a [[gemstone\|gemstone]] and ornamental stone. Rose quartz has been mined or gathered since the early iron age (1200-500 BCE). It is found in the Ural Mountains, Czech Republic, Germany (Bavaria), Scotland, Ireland, Sweden, Italy, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Brazil (Minas Gerais), and the U.S.(South Dakota, California, Montana, South Dakota, Maine). Rose quartz ranges in color from a pale pink to a deep rose red. Transparent rose quartz is used as a gemstone while translucent varieties have been used for vases, ornaments and architectural elements. Some rose quartz may have needlelike inclusions of [[rutile\|rutile]] that induce a star-shaped [[chatoyant\|chatoyancy]].

	~~[[File:63.288-SC16017.jpg\|thumb\|Rose quartz pendant]]~~
	== Synonyms and Related Terms ==		== Synonyms and Related Terms ==

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	== Physical and Chemical Properties ==		== Physical and Chemical Properties ==

	Trigonal crystal system. Low birefringence. Low thermal expansion.		* Trigonal crystal system.
			* Low birefringence.
	Fracture = conchoidal. Luster = vitreous to greasy. Streak = white.		* Low thermal expansion.
			* Fracture = conchoidal.
			* Luster = vitreous to greasy.
			* Streak = white.

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	! scope="row"\| Density		! scope="row"\| Density
	\| 2.65		\| 2.65 g/ml
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row"\| Refractive Index		! scope="row"\| Refractive Index

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	A pink [[quartz\|quartz]] used as a [[gemstone\|gemstone]] and ornamental stone. Rose quartz has been mined or gathered since the early iron age (1200-500 BCE). It is found in the Ural Mountains, Czech Republic, Germany (Bavaria), Scotland, Ireland, Sweden, Italy, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Brazil (Minas Gerais), and the U.S.(South Dakota, California, Montana, South Dakota, Maine). Rose quartz ranges in color from a pale pink to a deep rose red. Transparent rose quartz is used as a gemstone while translucent varieties have been used for vases, ornaments and architectural elements. Some rose quartz may have needlelike inclusions of [[rutile\|rutile]] that induce a star-shaped [[chatoyant\|chatoyancy]].		A pink [[quartz\|quartz]] used as a [[gemstone\|gemstone]] and ornamental stone. Rose quartz has been mined or gathered since the early iron age (1200-500 BCE). It is found in the Ural Mountains, Czech Republic, Germany (Bavaria), Scotland, Ireland, Sweden, Italy, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Brazil (Minas Gerais), and the U.S.(South Dakota, California, Montana, South Dakota, Maine). Rose quartz ranges in color from a pale pink to a deep rose red. Transparent rose quartz is used as a gemstone while translucent varieties have been used for vases, ornaments and architectural elements. Some rose quartz may have needlelike inclusions of [[rutile\|rutile]] that induce a star-shaped [[chatoyant\|chatoyancy]].

	[[File:63.288-SC16017.jpg\|thumb\|]]		[[File:63.288-SC16017.jpg\|thumb\|Rose quartz pendant]]
	== Synonyms and Related Terms ==		== Synonyms and Related Terms ==

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	~~== Additional Information ==~~



	== Comparisons ==		== Comparisons ==

	[[media:download_file_435.pdf\|Properties of Common Gemstones]]		[[media:download_file_435.pdf\|Properties of Common Gemstones]]



	== Additional Images ==		== Additional Images ==
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	File:Rosenquarzkes.jpg\|Rose quartz		File:Rosenquarzkes.jpg\|Rose quartz
	</gallery>		</gallery>


	==Resources and Citations==		==Resources and Citations==

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	[[File:36.187-SC109787.jpg\|thumb\|]]		[[File:36.187-SC109787.jpg\|thumb\|Babylonian seal<br>MFA# 36.187]]
	== Description ==		== Description ==

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	[[[SliderGallery rightalign\|rosequartzRS.jpg~Raman]]]		[[[SliderGallery rightalign\|rosequartzRS.jpg~Raman]]]

	== ~~Other~~ Properties ==		== Physical and Chemical Properties ==

	Trigonal crystal system. Low birefringence. Low thermal expansion.		Trigonal crystal system. Low birefringence. Low thermal expansion.
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	== Additional Information ==		== Additional Information ==

	~~Mineralogy Database: [http://www.webmineral.com/data/Quartz.shtml Quartz]~~

	== Comparisons ==		== Comparisons ==
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	== ~~Sources Checked for Data in Record~~ ==		==Resources and Citations==
			* Mineralogy Database: [http://www.webmineral.com/data/Quartz.shtml Quartz]

	* Jack Odgen, ''Jewellery of the Ancient World'', Rizzoli International Publications Inc., New York City, 1982		* Jack Odgen, ''Jewellery of the Ancient World'', Rizzoli International Publications Inc., New York City, 1982
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	* A.Lucas, J.R.Harris, ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries'', Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd., London, 4th edition, 1962		* A.Lucas, J.R.Harris, ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries'', Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd., London, 4th edition, 1962

	* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "rose quartz." ~~Encyclopædia Britannica.~~ 14 Sept. 2001 .		* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "rose quartz." Accessed: 14 Sept. 2001 .

	* C.W.Chesterman, K.E.Lowe, ''Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals'', Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979		* C.W.Chesterman, K.E.Lowe, ''Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals'', Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979

	* Wikipedia~~, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment~~: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_quartz (Accessed Sept. 14, 2005)		* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_quartz (Accessed Sept. 14, 2005)

	* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p.647		* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p.647

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	== Description ==		== Description ==

	A pink [~~http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=~~quartz quartz] used as a [~~http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=~~gemstone gemstone] and ornamental stone. Rose quartz has been mined or gathered since the early iron age (1200-500 BCE). It is found in the Ural Mountains, Czech Republic, Germany (Bavaria), Scotland, Ireland, Sweden, Italy, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Brazil (Minas Gerais), and the U.S.(South Dakota, California, Montana, South Dakota, Maine). Rose quartz ranges in color from a pale pink to a deep rose red. Transparent rose quartz is used as a gemstone while translucent varieties have been used for vases, ornaments and architectural elements. Some rose quartz may have needlelike inclusions of [~~http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=~~rutile rutile] that induce a star-shaped [~~http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=~~chatoyant chatoyancy].		A pink [[quartz\|quartz]] used as a [[gemstone\|gemstone]] and ornamental stone. Rose quartz has been mined or gathered since the early iron age (1200-500 BCE). It is found in the Ural Mountains, Czech Republic, Germany (Bavaria), Scotland, Ireland, Sweden, Italy, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Brazil (Minas Gerais), and the U.S.(South Dakota, California, Montana, South Dakota, Maine). Rose quartz ranges in color from a pale pink to a deep rose red. Transparent rose quartz is used as a gemstone while translucent varieties have been used for vases, ornaments and architectural elements. Some rose quartz may have needlelike inclusions of [[rutile\|rutile]] that induce a star-shaped [[chatoyant\|chatoyancy]].

	[[File:63.288-SC16017.jpg\|thumb\|]]		[[File:63.288-SC16017.jpg\|thumb\|]]

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	== ~~Authority~~ ==		== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==

	* Jack Odgen, ''Jewellery of the Ancient World'', Rizzoli International Publications Inc., New York City, 1982		* Jack Odgen, ''Jewellery of the Ancient World'', Rizzoli International Publications Inc., New York City, 1982

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	== Authority ==		== Authority ==

	* ~~Jack Odgen,~~ Jack Odgen, ''Jewellery of the Ancient World'', Rizzoli International Publications Inc., New York City, 1982		* Jack Odgen, ''Jewellery of the Ancient World'', Rizzoli International Publications Inc., New York City, 1982

	* ~~A.Lucas, J.R.Harris,~~ A.Lucas, J.R.Harris, ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries'', Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd., London, 4th edition, 1962		* A.Lucas, J.R.Harris, ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries'', Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd., London, 4th edition, 1962

	* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "rose quartz." ~~Encyclopdia~~ Britannica. 14 Sept. 2001 .		* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "rose quartz." Encyclopædia Britannica. 14 Sept. 2001 .

	* ~~C.W.Chesterman, K.E.Lowe,~~ C.W.Chesterman, K.E.Lowe, ''Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals'', Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979		* C.W.Chesterman, K.E.Lowe, ''Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals'', Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979

	* Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_quartz (Accessed Sept. 14, 2005)		* Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_quartz (Accessed Sept. 14, 2005)

	* ~~G.S.Brady,~~ G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p.647		* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p.647

	* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998		* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998