rose quartz

noun

1. a rose-red to pink variety of crystalline quartz usually found in massive form and used as a gem or ornamental stone.

rose quartz

noun

1. a rose-pink often translucent variety of quartz that is used for ornaments

Word History and Origins

Origin of rose quartz¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

She sent a letter that was placed on the coffin and had a rose quartz ring designed with a butterfly to commemorate her friend.

From Ozy

A piece of rose quartz and a stone from New Jersey, for silver ore and a stone from any other State.

From Project Gutenberg

Rose quartz, or false ruby, derives its colour from manganese.

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In addition to amethyst and citrine quartz we have the pinkish, milky quartz known as "rose quartz."

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Through small square panes of rose-quartz the citizens looked from their houses.

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The mirror misted and then he was looking, as if through a window, into a room with walls and ceiling of rose quartz.

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