Ultra Hematitic Rose Rock | Oklahoma tourmaline Its rich color variations include

Its rich color variations include deep red

geometric beta quartz crystals from the famous mineral locality of Dalnegorsk

25” and weighs 0

Found in the White River Formation in Pennington County

with a glassy to pearly luster and "cat's eye" effect in cross-section

Ultra Hematitic Rose Rock | Oklahoma tourmaline Its rich color variations includeThese dark red violet rose rocks consist of sandy crystals of barite (barium sulfate) in petal like clusters that resemble a rose in full bloom. These specimens are richer in iron than normal barite roses, giving them their unique coloring. Deposited approximately 250 million years ago during the Permian Period. The rose rocks are found in Oklahomas Garber sandstone formations. Because the barite is more durable than the sandstone, the rosettes erode