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Rose Quartz Obelisk (REF:RQO2)

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Rose Quartz Obelisk (REF:RQO2)Rose Quartz Obelisk

Measurements Approx.
Height - 8.7 cm
Width - 3.2 cm
Length - 2.7 cm



Obelisk are a four sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid shape at the top. Coming from Greek term obeliskos, obelisk were prominent in the architecture of the ancient Egyptians and were called tekhenu. For Egyptians, the obelisk was a reverential monument, commemorating the dead, representing their kings, and honouring their gods.

  


Rose Quartz is a member of the Quartz family, a silicon dioxide crystal with a hexagonal (trigonal) crystal system.


It usually occurs in massive form but sometimes grows in clusters of small prismatic crystals. It’s name is derived from it’s colour, which ranges from very pale pink to deep reddish pink. It’s clarity can range from opaque to translucent to transparent, although most transparent pieces are rather foggy. 


Rose Quartz is found in Brazil and Madagascar, as well as South Dakota in the USA.





 

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