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Rose
Quartz
*the stone of gentle love
and inner peace * |
ROSE QUARTZ - the soft pink variety of quartz, generally cloudy, or milky in appearance due to minute inclusions of foreign substances.
It's somewhat more rare than other varieties of quartz. Rose quartz is not enhanced. Placement of this crystal in one's environment, using the energies in an elixir, and wearing and/or carrying the crystal all stimulate the true life force - LOVE !!
Quartz is said to bring the energy of the stars into the soul. Traditionally, the natural quartz crystal was said to both harmonise and align human energies - thoughts, consciousness, emotions - with the energies of the Universe and to make these greater energies available to humanity.
The natural tendency of quartz is for harmony, and it is recognised as a *Stone of Power*.
Rose Quartz
Traditionally, babies have been given rose quartz to help them during their transformation from the spirit world to their physical body. The gentle pink rays of rose quartz produce a nurturing, calming and gentle effect, which helps them adjust to their new environment.
Pink or peach coloured quartz is called rose quartz. Rose quartz is in the rock crystal family of stones. The name quartz is derived from the Slavic word 'Kwardy' which means 'hard'. Rose tinted quartz is caused by traces of titanium or manganese. Rose quartz tends to be cloudy, crackled or turbid and certain varieties contain rutile (another mineral), which may produce a star effect when cut and polished. Rose quartz tends to be brittle; therefore large carvings may show cracks. It is also prone to fading over time.
Crystals of rose quartz are very rare. More usually it is found in massive form, which is used for carvings, cabochons or beads. Transparent rose quartz material is rare as well. When available, transparent rose quartz is sometimes facetted for use in jewellery. Sometimes rose quartz is confused with morganite, kunzite, pink tourmaline or pink topaz. Rose quartz is found in pegmatite, which is a course-grained granite. The best material is from Madagascar but Brazil produces a greater quantity. It is also found in Colorado, South Dakota, and Utah in the USA, the former USSR, Scotland, India, Mozambique, Namibia, Sri Lanka and Spain.
Rose Quartz is very hard, so you can clean it with soap and water. Keep it out of direct sunlight, as it will fade the colour.
Hardness: 7
Chemical Composition: SiO2 Silicon Dioxide
History:
There is little known historically about rose quartz. However, beads have been found in Mesopotamia that date back to 7000 BC. It is said that the Assyrians and the Romans were the first to use it. Rose quartz has been found to be used in jewellery by the Assyrians in 800-600 BC. In ancient Rome, rose quartz was popular for making seals. These seals were used in clay or various dyes to show ownership or identify authors.
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Metaphysical
Properties:
Rose quartz
Rose quartz is the most popular healing stone. It is the stone of unconditional love and healing.
If there has ever been a stone specifically for Valentine's Day, then rose quartz is it.
Rose quartz is soothing, calming, and comforting to those who need it. This stone is non-judgmental, which is why it is such a powerful healing stone.
This stone is said to heal broken hearts as well as emotional injuries. Rose quartz definitely improves the energy in both the person it belongs to and the space it is in.
The gentle glow of the pink stone radiates nurturing love and universal harmony. Rose quartz's gentle energy insures fertility and helps in avoiding miscarriages.
It supports the heart and is an effective healer in constrictive heart problems.
It is good to use after operations or dental surgery. It is said to help clear the complexion as well as prevent wrinkles.
Rose quartz is recommended for weight loss because it helps balance the self, as well as teaches self-love to the wearer.
Plant rose quartz in your garden. The plant kingdom can feel your intentions and radiates them back to you.
Corresponding
Astrological Sign: Taurus
& Libra
Vibrates
to the numbers 7
References
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"Love is in the Earth - A Kaleidoscope of Crystals updated" - Melody
"Love is in the Earth - Kaleidoscopic Pictorial - Supplement A" -
Melody
"Love is in the Earth - Mineralogical Pictorial" - Melody
Throughout history and legend, people from all cultures and continents have used the spiritual and healing powers of gems and crystals.
Utilized for purely religious purposes as well as communion, physical and spiritual healing, the power of gems and crystals is intertwined with the history of mankind.
It is widely believed that gems & crystals act as amplifiers when brought into contact with the human body’s seven-chakra points.
Chakra is the Sanskrit word for "wheel", and like all other wheels they spin, distributing life-force energy to all areas of the body.
While your chakras can become congested or unbalanced from stress, anxiety, environmental or many other unknown conditions, using gems or crystals in accordance with meditation or bodywork is known to help remove blockages and balance these energy points, promoting health, happiness and well being.
The seven-chakra points within our bodies rotate at different speeds that closely correspond to the vibrational frequencies of different crystals and gemstones.
By utilizing the appropriate crystals and gemstones that correspond to each chakra, it is believed we can unlock the door to the world of crystal healing and tap its powerful, health imbibing powers.
The benefits of long-term crystal exposure to the chakras is said to be one of the most effective forms of alternative healing available.
Healing crystals and gemstones come in highly attractive and functional forms; wearing crystal
jewellery or gemstone crystal wraps is both a practical and fashionable way of reaching your health goals.
Also available for use with meditation or simply carrying around in a pocket or crystal pouch are tumbled gemstones, cut crystals, rough and faceted gemstones, pendulums and sacred geometry shaped crystals.
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