Pink Gem of love
ROSE QUARTZ
Rose Quartz Origin & Physical Properties
Rose Quartz is a pink translucent variety of quartz that occurs in large masses and rarely forms as crystals with developed crystal faces. The very rare crystalized specimens are called sometimes called Pink Quartz. The color ranges from a light pale pink to a deep reddish pink. The source of its color and milky translucency is caused by microscopic inclusions of the mineral dumortierite.
The colors in Pink Quartz crystal specimens is caused by trace amounts of phosphate or aluminum. These very rare crystals are sensitive to light and can fade with exposure to direct sunlight. Rose Quartz is dichroic and color changes can be easily observed using a polarizing lens. This is a sign that the microscopic mineral fibers that cause the coloration are aligned along a crystal axis. Rarely, Rose Quartz exhibits asterism and is called Star Rose Quartz. The effect is caused by needle inclusions that grew along three aligned axises.
Faceted Rose Quartz is not very common because fine quality transparent quartz is quite rare. Most high quality Rose Quartz that is of sufficient quality for gemstones is sourced from Brazil, India or Madagascar. It cannot be enhanced through treatment.
| Category | Properties |
|---|---|
Chemical Composition |
SiO2 |
Mohs Hardness |
7 |
Luster |
Vitreous |
Specific Gravity |
2.6 to 2.7 |
Refractive Index |
1.54 - 1.55 |
Fluorescence |
Inert to weak purple |
Crystal System |
Hexagonal |
Diaphaneity |
Semitransparent to Translucent |
Color |
Pale pink to vivid pink |
Origin |
Madagascar, India, USA |
Chakra |
Heart Chakra (4th) |
Zodiac |
Scorpio |
Element |
Earth, Water |
Metaphysical Effects |
Empathy, unconditional love, forgiveness, Healing |
Rose Quartz Healing & Metaphysical Properties
Rose Quartz has been revered as a ‘Heart Stone’ and gemstone of love form millennia throughout many ancient cultures. It is like a soft and gentle balm for the heart, used to overcome sadness and heal old emotional wounds. Rose Quartz is connected to the heart chakra (4th) and has an uplifting, balancing and emotionally cleansing effect on the etheric body. Let go of negative judgments of oneself and of others with the help of this peaceful gem. Old worries, fears and resentments that we hold on to can be hard to let go of. Rose Quartz is ideal for nurturing positive emotional responses that encourage the release of these old unwanted feelings.
Rose Quartz awakens the love in our heart, even when it seems closed off and inaccessible. It enhances our appreciation for all things beautiful, whether it be the positive qualities within ourselves, or recognizing those qualities in others. It is a stone of romance, love and intimacy. Rose Quartz is deeply connected to the ‘Divine Feminine’ and is excellent for balancing the Yin in one’s constitution. It is a gem for expecting mothers and encouraging our nurturing aspects to rise to the forefront.
For crystal layouts or when wearing in jewelry, Rose Quartz should be placed on the heart. Allow its gentle pink light to wash over you as you embrace the unconditional love that flows from this treasured gem. Meditating with Rose Quartz fosters higher levels of compassion for ourselves and others. Forgiveness is essential for allowing positive emotions of love to flow. Rose Quartz can help us forgive ourselves for perceived mistakes in the past and forgive others for their transgressions.
Rose Quartz History & Mythology
Rose Quartz has a long history of use since the earliest civilizations. Rose Quartz beads dating back to 7000 B.C. have been discovered in ancient Mesopotamia. Celtic Burial mounds have been discovered with shaped Rose Quartz spheres placed ceremoniously on their bodies in southern Germany. Throughout the Iron Age, Rose Quartz was an important stone for Celtic cultures. Other archeological digs in Somerset, England discovered ceremonial deposits containing Rose Quartz crystals along with the claw of a white-tased eagle.
In Ancient Egypt, Rose Quartz was worshiped as a stone of the goddess of life, Isis. She symbolized motherhood, nurturing and fertility. Isis was eternally youthful and immortal, thus Rose Quartz was honored as a stone of eternal beauty and could prevent aging. Isis was said to use Rose Quartz as a cleansing gem for her radiant face, and indeed, artifacts of Rose Quartz have been found in Ancient Egypt that archeologist theorize were used as face packs for traditional beauty routines.
In Greek mythology, Rose Quartz was a symbolic stone representing the triumph of love. Ares, the god of war, was betrothed to Aphrodite, the goddess of love. He was furious and jealous of Adonis, the god of fertility who held Aphrodite’s true heart and was her lover. Ares transformed himself into a while boar and charged at Adonis, fatally wounding him. As Aphrodite ran to her dead lover’s side, she was caught by a thorny bush that drew blood. Her drops of blood fell to the ground, blending with Adonis’s, staining nearby quartz rock. The stone turned a beautiful pink, and thus Rose Quartz was born in the world of gemstones! In a later tale, Cupid, the god of love, carried Rose Quartz with him along with his lover Eros, to bring to civilization. They gifted it to humanity to be used as a tool to foster love in the world.