{"product_id":"mineral-specimen-on-metal-stand-rose-quartz","title":"Mineral Specimen on Metal Stand - Rose Quartz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA raw rose quartz specimen mounted on a black metal stand, ready to sit on a shelf or desk. The pale pink stone is left in its natural rough state, with a frosted surface that catches the light softly, and the stand lifts it to a height that makes it easy to see from across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe stone is unpolished, showing the textured, granular surface of the raw mineral as it formed underground.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe colour shifts from near-white to dusty rose pink, with slight variations in tone that are typical of natural quartz.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe metal stand is simple and stable, holding the specimen upright without competing with the stone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt needs no styling beyond placing it where light can reach it, morning or evening, to bring out the pink tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe mineral\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose quartz is a variety of silicon dioxide, coloured pale pink by trace amounts of titanium, iron or manganese within the crystal lattice. It forms in large masses deep underground, cooling slowly over millions of years, and is mined across Brazil, Madagascar and India. The colour can fade with prolonged exposure to strong sunlight, so it's best kept out of direct afternoon sun. It sits at seven on the Mohs scale, hard enough to resist scratching from everyday handling, and can be dusted or wiped with a damp cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eForm and how it's shown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is left raw rather than polished, preserving the rough, fractured texture of the stone as it was broken from the seam. The black metal stand is a clean, museum-style mount that holds the specimen upright, making it a ready-to-display object without needing a box or additional base.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere it sits in tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose quartz has long been associated with gentleness and self-kindness, and is linked in the Western crystal-healing tradition to the heart chakra. Historically, it was carved into seals and amulets in ancient Rome and Greece, valued for its softness of colour and its ease of carving. Today, people often keep a piece on a bedside table or desk as a quiet daily reminder to soften the inner voice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLiving with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits a bookshelf, a desk corner, or the top of a chest of drawers, anywhere you want a natural accent that doesn't shout. The frosted pink catches morning light particularly well. Dust it with a dry cloth or rinse briefly under lukewarm water if needed, and keep it away from prolonged strong sun to preserve the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA considered gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes a thoughtful present for someone starting a crystal collection, or for anyone who wants a small, grounding object in their home. The raw form and the simple stand give it a quiet presence that suits most spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the colour stay the same over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRose quartz can fade if left in direct, strong sunlight for weeks at a time. Keep it in indirect light or a spot that gets softer morning or evening sun, and the pink will hold.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the stand removable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe stand is a separate piece, so the stone can be lifted off if you want to hold it or place it on a cushion instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53953498218810,"sku":"MinSP-35","price":10.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/mineral-specimen-on-metal-stand-rose-quartz-cover.png?v=1787638107","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/mineral-specimen-on-metal-stand-rose-quartz","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}