| Crystal structure:
Trigonal |
Composition:
Silicon dioxide |
Hardness:
7 |
Pink or peach colored quarts is called rose quartz and
is mainly used in decorative carvings. Its color is thought to be due to
the presence of small amounts of titanium. Crystals of rose quartz are
very rare, more usually massive lumps are found, which can be carved,
cut as cabochon or cut into beads. Transparent material is uncommon, it
is usually cloudy or cracked, partly because it is so brittle. Rutile
inclusions in rose quartz may produce a star effect when the stone is
cut as cabochon.
Occurrence:
Rose quartz is found in pegmatites. The best material is from Madagascar
, but Brazil is producing a greater quantity. Other sites are Scotland ,
former USSR , USA and Spain.
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Metaphysical: This is a stone
of warmth and love, as it heals emotional wounds and pain with it's
gentle calming salve. Opens the heart to the beauty within and all
around us, and will begin its healing by reducing resentments.
As Amethyst is to the Spirit, so Rose Quartz is to the Heart.
Self-Acceptance, Self Love, and Personal Worth
Enhances all forms of love: self love, mother love, caring, kindness,
platonic and romantic love.
Kindness: Opens our hearts and encourages us to be tender, peaceful and
gentle. Teaches forgiveness and tolerance.
Attracts: Emanates unconditional love and nurturance and helps us
attract positive, gentle, non-judgmental love into our lives.
Self Love and Acceptance
Pink quartz (rose quartz) allows you to be in touch with your basic
self. It will allow you to get to know your true self and to love that
true self in all its beauty. It can also allow you to communicate
internally with your spirit guides, which means you may or may not be
aware of them but they are teaching you all the same.
Rose Quartz is a good stone for someone who has trouble loving
themselves or accepting love from another because they do not believe
that they are worthy of being loved. It loves soft running river water
to clean and recharge and moonlight
~forum post from whitehorse woman. Opens Heart Chakra
Rose quartz is the most powerful for dealing with affairs of the heart.
It opens up the heart for both giving and receiving love. It soothes
negative influences. This stone is good for dealing with issues on an
emotional level. A stone from the heart and for the heart. It helps one
to be able to love themselves. A good stone for dealing with a "broken
heart." The rose quartz is also good for helping one to release
childhood traumas, neglect, lack of love, self-esteem. The best stone
for opening the 4th chakra.
~forum post from stones Physical:
Believed to prevent wrinkles and encourage a beautiful complexion. |
