Rose quartz often has a soft, cloudy translucence that can resemble moonstone. Add a star and this gem becomes truly phenomenal. Research shows that rose quartz owes its delicate pink color to microscopic inclusions of aligned silicate mineral fibers. Sometimes, light reflecting off these inclusions produces a six-rayed star if the gem is cut into a sphere or a cabochon that is correctly oriented. This stunning star rose quartz sphere weighs 6.15 pounds (2.79 kg) and has a diameter of 5 inches (