Overview of Rose Quartz
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.
Rose Quartz Crystal Healing Uses
Rose Quartz History and Folklore
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.
Facts
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.
Used since 7,000 BCE: Rose quartz has been used by ancient civilisations, including the Assyrians, for making talismans.
Transparent to opaque: Rose quartz ranges from transparent to slightly opaque, depending on the quality.
Science
Mineral: Quartz
Crystal System: Trigonal
Chemistry: SiO₂
Colour: Light pink to deep pink
Refractive Index: 1.544 to 1.553
Birefringence: 0.009
Specific Gravity: 2.65
Mohs Hardness: 7
Similar Materials
Pink Chalcedony: Another pink variety of quartz that is often confused with rose quartz, though it tends to have a more waxy appearance.
Pink Sapphire: Though much more valuable, pink sapphire can sometimes resemble rose quartz in colour.
Morganite: A pink to peach-coloured variety of beryl that can be confused with rose quartz, though it has a higher hardness and brilliance.
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.
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