Rose Quartz

[basia]

Is it safe to use rose quartz in my fish tank? Are there any tests I can do to check it? I have soaked it in a bucket for a few days. It is very pretty.

 

[emma12321]

Hi,

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Emma

 

[wendywc]

Hi,

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Emma

Good article; first I've seen it. I wouldn't use any quartz myself because of the sharp edges of the crystals. I have slate in my tank but only after I dremeled down the edges to make them smooth to the touch.

 

[DebraAustin]

Hi,

You may find this topic helpful http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=55806

Emma

Good article; first I've seen it. I wouldn't use any quartz myself because of the sharp edges of the crystals. I have slate in my tank but only after I dremeled down the edges to make them smooth to the touch.

My rose quartz does not have any sharp edges. It is in its natural form, which looks very much like any ordinary rock, and I was told it is safe to put in the tank. Have not done so, yet, because we recently moved and I can't find it.

Debra

 

[The-Wolf]

Rose quartz (SiO2) is a macrocrystalline variety of Quartz.
it has a Specific gravity of 2.65 and a Hardness: 7. this makes it perfectly safe for aquarium use.

interestingly the colour, although can be atributed to some degree by impurities in the mineral, is mostly made from its refractive properties.
it refracts more red light than any other.

 

[basia]

Thank you for your replies, you have been very helpful. I will put my pretty rock into the tank.