Rose quartz
Properties of rose quartz
Rose quartz is one of those gemstones that has found great success among stone collectors and crystal healing practitioners. The color of the quartz is primarily due to the presence of metallic oxides, manganese, titanium, and micro-inclusions of dumortierite. Rose quartz is a transparent to opaque stone with a white, vitreous luster and a trigonal crystal system. It has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale and a constant density of 2.65.
Rose quartz comes in a wide range of colors, from pale pink to deep pink. Peach or orange highlights may be present depending on the type and density of the metals and inclusions that make up the stone. The most popular rose quartz has the rare characteristic of having white lines that intersect in a star-like pattern with 6 to 12 points once it has been cut into a cabochon. This stone is called "star quartz."
The most outstanding deposits of rose quartz, which produce the highest quality stones, are found mainly in Brazil, more specifically in the Minais Gerais deposit, in the United States, in the State of Albany, in Tanzania and in Madagascar.
History of rose quartz
Rose quartz hasn't always been called rose quartz. In the past, the stone was known by various names, such as Bohemian ruby, Ancona ruby, or Silesian ruby. It was known to almost all the great civilizations of antiquity. According to archaeological discoveries, rose quartz figurines, statuettes, jewelry, and even tools dating back to more than 6000 BC have been found in Mesopotamia. For the ancient Egyptians, rose quartz was the stone of Isis, sister and wife of the god Osiris and a major goddess in the pantheon of this great civilization.
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In several ancient cultures around the Mediterranean, rose quartz has been associated with deities of love: Aphrodite and Venus for the Greeks and Romans, respectively; Astarte for the Phoenicians; and Turan for the Etruscans. Greek mythology attributes the stone's origin to the ill-fated love of Aphrodite and Adonis. Rose quartz is said to be the fruit of the mingled and crystallized blood of the goddess and the mortal. Later, in the mysterious Americas, one of the famous 13 crystal skulls, discovered between Guatemala and Honduras, is said to be made of rose quartz. According to Mayan legend, this skull, combined with the other 12, would reveal great secrets of the universe.
Benefits of rose quartz
Rose quartz is a unique stone due to its gentle and calming effects on both body and mind. On a physical level, rose quartz is said to have benefits for calming and regulating breathing. Used judiciously, the stone can regulate endocrine imbalances. A bearer of harmony and balance, rose quartz offers these benefits to the heart and arteries, promoting good blood circulation and helping to eliminate toxins. Lithotherapy attributes healing properties to rose quartz, accelerating the healing of wounds, abrasions, and burns.
On a spiritual level, rose quartz is considered the stone of peace, love, and tenderness. On an emotional and psychic level, rose quartz helps overcome negative emotional states and regain inner peace. A stone of serenity and tranquility, rose quartz helps heal from heartbreak and soothe sorrows of the heart.
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Wearing rose quartz jewelry or a pendant can boost self-esteem and calm anxiety. This latter characteristic makes it a stone that promotes restful and restorative sleep.
On a karmic level, rose quartz makes the mind more receptive to spirituality. Its action is beneficial to the heart chakra, filling it with positive feelings of love and empathy.
Rose quartz is a suitable stone for the astrological signs of Aries, Taurus, Libra, and Scorpio.
To purify rose quartz, it is recommended to submerge the stone for several hours (some for half a day) in salt water. To recharge rose quartz, it is especially important to avoid direct sunlight and allow it to absorb moonlight, which gently restores the stone's power.
