Quartz var: Rose (1970s)

Item Description

Some of the most celebrated and recognized examples of crystallized Rose Quartz in the world are those from the Itinga area in Minas Gerais, Brazil. These specimens are beloved for their superior color, form and crystallization. This particular specimen dates back to 1973 and features a coverage of razor-sharp, highly lustrous, light pink colored pyramidal Rose Quartz crystals measuring up to 7 mm, with no real matrix. The crystals are all well-formed and show good inner translucency when backlit. No major damage that I can find.
This piece was personally acquired by Richard Kosnar at the Ilha Claim (which is a famous pegmatite located on a small island in the Jequitinhonha River), and he was actually the first US dealer to import minerals from this locality. The piece remained in Kosnar's personal collection until his death, and is now available for any of you Quartz enthusiasts or Brazilian mineral fans.