Rose Quartz Bird on Green/Black Tourmaline
Beautifully carved rose quartz bird, with amethyst eyes and a beak of carnelian. This remarkable sculpture sits atop a base of dark green/black tourmaline.
Location: Brazil
Measurements on base: ~3" tall x 2 ½ " wide x 2" deep
Rose Quartz is a translucent type of quartz that is named for its pink hue. It's considered to get its color from trace amounts of aluminum or phosphate. One type of Rose quartz is often used in sculptures and lapidary work. Another type can be found as well formed crystals.
Tourmaline is a group of mixed crystals with the following major members, Elbaite, Dravite, Schorl, Buergerite, Tsilaisite, and Uvite. The general color range of the mineral's family are colorless, pink, green, blue, yellow, brown, and black. What distinguishes tourmalines are the three-sided cross sections that are different than any other mineral.