Necklace With Raw Rose Quartz

Rose quartz is a popular variety of quartz known for its beautiful pink color and its association with love and emotional healing. Here are the key properties and characteristics of rose quartz:

Physical Properties:

• Chemical Formula: SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)
• Color: Various shades of pink, from very pale to deep rose pink
• Crystal System: Hexagonal
• Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
• Specific Gravity: 2.65
• Transparency: Transparent to translucent
• Luster: Vitreous (glassy)
• Streak: White

Optical Properties:

• Refractive Index: 1.544 - 1.553
• Birefringence: 0.009
• Pleochroism: None
• Fluorescence: Weak, usually shows a white or pale pink fluorescence under UV light

Healing and Metaphysical Properties:

• Energy: Rose quartz is considered the stone of unconditional love and infinite peace.
• Chakras: Primarily associated with the Heart Chakra, promoting love, compassion, and emotional healing.
• Emotional Healing: Believed to help with emotional trauma, stress, and grief. It is also thought to encourage self-love, forgiveness, and acceptance.
• Physical Healing: Used in crystal healing practices to support the circulatory system, heart, and skin. It is also thought to help with fertility and reduce wrinkles.

Uses:

• Jewelry: Due to its attractive color, rose quartz is used in various types of jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings.
• Decorative: Used in carvings, sculptures, and ornamental objects, as well as in home décor to enhance positive energy.
• Healing: Commonly used in tumbled stones, raw crystals, and polished points for crystal healing and metaphysical practices.

Care:

• Cleaning: Can be cleaned with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and prolonged exposure to sunlight, which can cause fading.
• Durability: Rose quartz is relatively durable but can still be scratched by harder materials. It should be stored separately from harder gemstones.

Sources:

• Major Sources: Rose quartz is found in several locations worldwide, with significant deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, India, and the USA.

Identification Tips:

• Color and Transparency: The soft pink color and vitreous luster, combined with its transparency to translucency, are key identification features.
• Crystal Habit: Typically found in massive forms, rarely in well-formed crystals.
• Testing: Gemological testing can confirm rose quartz through its specific gravity, refractive index, and hardness.

Notable Characteristics:

• Star Effect: Some rose quartz specimens can display asterism (a star-like effect) when cut as cabochons, due to microscopic rutile inclusions.
• Healing Properties: Known for its strong association with love and emotional healing, making it a staple in crystal healing practices.

Rose quartz's gentle and soothing energy, combined with its aesthetic appeal, makes it a beloved gemstone in jewelry, home décor, and healing practices. Its wide availability and affordability further contribute to its popularity

Length: 44cm+5cm

Crystal: 1.5cm-3cm