About
Rose quartz is a pink variety of quartz known for its soft, rosy hue, which ranges from pale pink to deep pink. The colour is due to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese. Rose quartz is often found in massive form rather than crystals, making it a popular choice for carving and crafting into jewellery and ornaments.
Crystal Healing Energy
Rose Quartz is all about love and emotional healing, making it the ultimate heart-soother. It works wonders with the heart chakra, inviting love, compassion, and forgiveness into your life. Its gentle, nurturing energy is like a warm hug, helping to heal emotional wounds, ease stress, and open your heart to self-love and acceptance.
Birthstones & Anniversaries
Rose quartz is not a traditional birthstone, but it is often associated with the zodiac signs of Taurus and Libra due to its connection to love and harmony.
Brazilian origin
Much of the world's rose quartz is sourced from Brazil, although it is also found in Madagascar, India, and the United States.
Science
- Mineral: Quartz
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Colour: Light pink to deep pink
- Refractive Index: 1.544 to 1.553
- Birefringence: 0.009
- Specific Gravity: 2.65
- Mohs Hardness: 7.
Treatments
Rose quartz is usually untreated, but some stones may undergo heating or irradiation to enhance their colour.
Synthetics
Synthetic rose quartz exists, although it is relatively uncommon in the marketplace due to the affordability and abundance of natural rose quartz.
Imitations
Glass and plastic imitations are occasionally used to replicate rose quartz.
Why We Love Rose Quartz
DURABLE
AFFORDABLE
VERSATILE
