Rose quartz is a type of quartz that exhibits a pale pink to rose red hue. The color is usually considered as due to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, in the material. Some rose quartz contains microscopic rutile needles that produce asterism in transmitted light. As a stone of love, Rose Quartz is a powerful crystal for anyone seeking to bring more love into their life.
History & Lore
There are many legends about Rose Quartz crystal and how it came into existence. According to one, Cupid, the Roman god of desire and affection, was said to have bestowed Rose Quartz stone upon the Earth as a gift of love, passion, and happiness for all. Another Greek legend tells a more tragic tale. According to this myth, Ares, the Greek god of war, came in the form of a boar to kill Aphrodite’s lover, Adonis. In trying to save Adonis, Aphrodite cut herself on a briar bush. As their blood spilled, it came together over a Quartz crystal, staining the stone pink. Rose Quartz was also prized by Egyptians, who made facial masks out of the stone and placed it in tombs. The Assyrians were one of the first groups to use Rose Quartz, crafting jewelry from it.
Meaning & Symbolism
A stone that attracts and supports unconditional love, the Rose Quartz crystal meaning can be used in a variety of ways. No matter how you use it, the Rose Quartz crystal meaning is associated with love and happiness. The most popular and powerful uses for the properties of the Rose Quartz meaning are for attracting love and partnership. Going beyond romantic love, the Rose Quartz stone meaning is also strongly linked with compassion and unconditional love, making it a powerful stone for deepening relationships of any kind — even our relationships with ourselves.
Origin & Regionality
Rose Quartz is found in Madagascar, Brazil, India, the United States, and many other places. We find that the Rose Quartz that comes out of Madagascar specifically to be the highest vibrational stone and the deepest in color.
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