{"product_id":"deep-rose-quartz-moon","title":"Rose quartz moon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a carved rose quartz piece shaped into a smooth crescent moon form, featuring soft blush-pink tones with gentle translucency. The surface is highly polished, creating a glossy finish that enhances the stone’s natural glow, while subtle internal clouding and tonal variations give each piece a delicate, dreamy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Natural rose quartz (quartz variety)\u003cbr\u003eFormation: Solid quartz carving\u003cbr\u003eColor: Soft peachy-pink to warm blush tones with translucent areas\u003cbr\u003eCrystal Habit: Massive quartz with no visible crystal points, typical of rose quartz\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Smooth, high-polish surface throughout\u003cbr\u003eShape: Crescent moon carving (lapidary-shaped)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Size: 5cm x 4.4cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1- 35 grams 2-40 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeological \u0026amp; Scientific Notes\u003cbr\u003eRose quartz is a variety of quartz composed primarily of silicon dioxide, with its soft pink coloration typically attributed to trace elements such as titanium, iron, or manganese, and in some cases microscopic inclusions of dumortierite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese crescent moons are carved from massive quartz, meaning the material formed as a solid, intergrown mineral mass rather than distinct crystal points. This structure gives the stone its characteristic semi-translucent appearance, where light softly diffuses through the body, creating a gentle internal glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe subtle marbling, faint veils, and occasional internal inclusions visible within the moons are natural features of rose quartz. These variations contribute to the uniqueness of each carving, with some areas appearing more saturated while others remain softly milky or clouded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe crescent shape highlights the stone’s natural colour gradients, with the curved edges catching light beautifully and the polished surface enhancing both lustre and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMineral: Quartz\u003cbr\u003eFormula: SiO₂\u003cbr\u003eColour: Soft pink → rosy red\u003cbr\u003eCause of Colour: Trace titanium, iron, or manganese\u003cbr\u003eLustre: Vitreous (glassy)\u003cbr\u003eTransparency: Translucent → rarely transparent\u003cbr\u003eStreak: White\u003cbr\u003eHardness: 7 (Mohs)\u003cbr\u003eFracture: Conchoidal\u003cbr\u003eCleavage: None\u003cbr\u003eDensity: ~2.65\u003cbr\u003eCrystal System: Trigonal\u003cbr\u003eHabit: Massive (rarely forms crystals)\u003cbr\u003eFormation: Igneous rocks (pegmatites)\u003cbr\u003eCommon Locations: Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa\u003cbr\u003eOptical:\u003cbr\u003eRefractive Index: ~1.54–1.55\u003cbr\u003eMay show asterism (star effect in rare pieces)\u003cbr\u003eExtras:\u003cbr\u003eColour can fade in strong sunlight\u003cbr\u003eOften cloudy due to microscopic inclusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eSmooth, highly polished surfaces with a consistent finish\u003cbr\u003eNatural inclusions, internal fractures, and colour variations throughout\u003cbr\u003eMinor surface irregularities consistent with hand-carved stone\u003cbr\u003eNo visible dyeing or artificial enhancement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCare Instructions\u003cbr\u003eHandle with care to avoid chips or scratches\u003cbr\u003eClean gently with a soft cloth or mild soapy water, then dry thoroughly\u003cbr\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to help preserve colour\u003cbr\u003eStore separately from harder stones to prevent surface damage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Ballerz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53661902897493,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/9295\/1125\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_89eca495-b4b5-4f1d-938a-f4388a2e71db.jpg?v=1776359119","url":"https:\/\/crystalballerz.co.uk\/products\/deep-rose-quartz-moon","provider":"Crystal Ballerz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}