Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz is an excellent stone to give to the people you know and love. Even if they aren’t into stones and crystals, it is a pretty stone and people are drawn to it. What a loving thing to do for people, and you know that the stone will work in spreading LOVE. What could be better than that?

• Hi! I am coming out of lurkdom since I had to get on this one. I’m not sure who, but someone mentioned that the stone might be dyed. I am re-beginning a jewelry business, a lot of it using various stones.

Chances are if it turned color it was dyed. A really rosy Rose Quartz is not that common or inexpensive. People manipulate the way pictures are taken for online auctions, in order to make them appear ‘rosier.’
Unfortunately this is done with a lot of stones without telling people that they are. I personally would prefer undyed, but if the stone was really attractive to me I would no doubt purchase it. (I should have said if I was attracted to it, BTW.) But people should at least be told. I have been warned about some of the garnet coming from India, as the dye may come off on your hands, neck, wherever.
Just thought I’d pass that one along.

• Watching my flowers slowly starting to sprout, can’t wait for Summer and an explosion of color !!!

Rose Quartz
by Stephanie Pflumm ©Copyright 2007

Rose Quartz began much like other Quartz crystals. Molten magma from volcanic activity or through the shifting of continental plates formed massive pipes and lenses as enormous pressures forced this liquid into any empty space it could find. Over hundreds of years these pegmatites cooled, allowing the silicates to interact with other minerals and initiating the growth of crystals.

Unlike other Quartz crystals that can grow into beautifully terminated specimens, it is only under the most rare circumstances that Rose Quartz will terminate into crystal points. Most terminated Rose Quartz specimens grow into micro crystalline structures, with tiny almost imperceptible points. Brazil is the only place that terminated Quartz crystals have been found. In the famous Minas Garis and Poco D’Anta mines.

Rose Quartz is available all around the world. In the US the Custer Mines in South Dakota are reputed to have some of the finest material available in the states. Madagascar is also famous for their Rose Quartz; India, Germany, Africa, Sri Lanka (Romans imported their Rose Quartz from these mines), Scotland, Switzerland, Canada and Spain are just a few of the other localities where this crystal is found.

For several years the color of Rose Quartz was believed to be caused by Manganese and Titanium (Rutiles) inclusions. Before that, geologists theorized the color came from Iron or organic material. Recent studies using new techniques (x-rays and microanalytical methods) have shown that in massive Rose Quartz formations the color is the result of tiny micro-scopic mineral fibers (similar to those found in Dumortierite). These fibers show some similarities to other minerals, yet it is different enough that it is now being considered a new mineral.

These same examinations done on terminated and the highest quality Rose Quartz (sometimes referred to as gemmy Rose Quartz) show that the rosey pinks come from Aluminum and Phosphorous inclusions. The Phosphorous explains why some (very few) specimens will glow in the dark. Crystals of this quality are very sensitive to light and have been known to fade with prolonged exposure to Sun or other harsh lights.

It would appear from these newer studies that there are actually two varieties of Rose Quartz.

Titanium inclusions in this crystal creates a couple of different effects.
Massive inclusions are responsible for the milky streaks seen in many Rose Quartz specimens. Well formed Rutile needles grown in the right orientation within the stone will produce asterisms (stars). However, to see these stars, light must shine through the crystal, instead of on it’s surface (Ruby and Sapphire stars become visible when light plays on the surface of the gem).

Universally, Rose Quartz is seen as a stone of love, peace and calm. The Chinese Goddess of Peace was traditionally carved from this stone because it was believed to embody Her gentle wisdom. Almost every tradition gives it the power to bring love into your life.

But, more than bringing love from others to you, it is a great teacher of self-love. Providing the strength and courage to love yourself is one of the most important attributes of the crystal. Carrying a Rose Quartz will improve your self-assurance, allow you to forgive yourself and others, give you emotional balance and open your heart to acceptance. Without assurance, forgiveness, balance and acceptance, it is almost impossible to love yourself.

If your heart has been broken by love or life, Rose Quartz can help you heal those wounds. Plus, as you learn to love yourself, you will be less likely to allow yourself into situations where your heart can be broken.

When you are confronted with injustice, or the inappropriate actions of others, this crystal will help you work through your anger in a productive manner. Helping you to react and act in ways that will help resolve the problem and prevent you from internalizing your emotions. It provides a release for destructive or angry feelings without causing chaos. Because sometimes it is necessary to get mad, but it is never healthy not to act on that necessity.

Rose Quartz can help you build an immunity to dangerous emotions like jealousy and greed. Which can eat away at confidence and your love for self, as well as others.

Romans were strong believers in the healing properties of Rose Quartz. They believed it helped to release impurities from the body’s cells and fluids.
They also recommended it for treating breathing problems, headaches, aching bones and to relieve menstrual symptoms.

The Egyptians and Romans both carved face masks from the crystal. These masks were used to prevent or remove wrinkles and skin blemishes. They also believed the stone would heal scars and bruises.

The loving and calming energies of Rose Quartz are very beneficial for heart health. It is believed the energies from this stone lowers the blood pressure, helping the heart to work more efficiently. The crystal may be helpful in improving fertility, restoring sexual desire and promoting weight loss.

• Hello there,  which form of rose quartz work in better way?

I mean, I have raw rose quartz, rose quartz finger ring and pendant, pyramids, but what will work for me?

• There is no one correct answer, there is no one correct form/shape. What works for me may not work for you.

What will work best for you is what you determine works best for you. Which are you more drawn too? what is the purpose and intent for the crystal?
Meditate and ask your guides/higher self which form will suit you best at this time.

There are arguments out there as to polished verses rough verses carved, etc. Each of us needs to make our own choices for what resonates with us for each intended purpose.

- Hello, Last night I had a dream that I went into an Asian-owned novelty store and in the middle of the store was a large water fountain that did not work. They also had 2 other fountains that were smaller, these did not work either. I then recall the store having raw Rose Quartz crystals, some in clusters, some sticking out of the walls and some laying around the store. I told the owner that he should try puting the RQ crystals in the fountains to get them to work. I then placed handfuls of them into the fountain and the water began to pour out, it was beautiful. I then placed some RQ in the smaller fountains as well and they began to work. Not sure what this means, does anyone have any insight?

• Hi there Sherrell,  I was delighted and intrigued while reading your post!

It sounds to me as if your heart chakra may be opening and you experienced and saw the opening in your dream.

• Speaking of dreams…

I dreamt that I was in a rock place and I saw several blue kyanites. I picked a big one that I could hold with my two hands and was running about the place.
Then I saw some people showing me a huge piece of gold, a huge amethyst, a rock crystal and something else. I loved that place.

Needless to say that I have been holding my piece of blue kyanite as much as possible today.

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