Physical Properties of Rose Quartz Stone / Crystal |
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Chemical Formula: | SiO2 |
Chemical Composition: | Silicon Dioxide |
Crystal System: | Trigonal |
Lustre: | Vitreous |
Transparency: | Transparent to translucent |
Colour: | Pale Pink to Rose Red hue |
Streak: | White |
Hardness: | 7 on Mohs scale |
Tenacity: | Brittle |
Cleavage: | Indiscernible |
Fracture: | Conchoidal |
Density: | 2.65 - 2.66 |
Refractive Index: | 1.55 to 1.40 |
Quartz rose is a type of stone having pale pink to rose red hues. It is having titanium, iron and manganese in the immense material. Some rose quartz contains microscopic rutile needles which produces an asterism in transmitted light. The color of this crystal is decided by the microscopic fibers founded in this gigantic crystal. This crystal is trigonal in shape and having the hardness 7. It contains silicon dioxide with iron and titanium inclusions. It belongs to the member of quartz family. This stone once was believed that it was found in massive form.
This stone chiefly focuses on heart and superior heart. It is stone of unconditional love. It is the stone which is important for heart chakra. Quartz rose define all types love that is self love, family love and passionate love. It eases guilt and balances emotions, reduces stress and brings optimistic self affirmations. The soothing energy of rose quartz brings empathy, ceasefire and exoneration for others. It helps to heal a broken heart and also sweeps out the pessimistic emotions from heart. It provides us the courage to release the untold things about the others. It allows the pent-of emotion to be released and grief. It promotes self esteem.
The most important and interesting thing about this rock is that it is essentially built in the silhouette of heart as it heals the heart and belongs to the heart chakra.
Rose Quartz gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Brazil, Germany, India, Madagascar, Namibia, South Africa, USA