Measures 10 x 5cm
Rose Quartz is a pink-hued variety of quartz that is widely known for its beauty and symbolic meaning. Here’s a detailed description:
Physical Description:
- Color: Soft pink to deep reddish-pink; the color is usually uniform but may show cloudy or milky inclusions.
- Luster: Vitreous (glassy)
- Transparency: Translucent to opaque; rarely transparent
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
- Fracture: Conchoidal (smooth, curved surfaces when broken)
- Common Forms: Often found in massive form rather than distinct crystals, though well-formed crystals do exist but are rare.
Metaphysical and Symbolic Associations:
- Primary Meaning: Known as the “Stone of Love”
- Emotional Energy: Promotes self-love, compassion, emotional healing, and peace
- Chakra Association: Heart Chakra
- Common Uses: Meditation, jewelry, feng shui, and healing rituals
Origins:
Rose quartz is found in many places worldwide, with major deposits in:
- Brazil
- Madagascar
- South Dakota (USA)
- India
- Namibia