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Quartz
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General
Gemstone Details
The pale pink color of quartz, which can range
from transparent to translucent, is known as rose quartz. The color is a
very pale and delicate powder pink. Transparent rose quartz is very rare
and is usually so pale that it does not show very much color except in
large sizes. The translucent quality of rose quartz is much more available
and is used for beads, cabochons, carvings, and architectural purposes.
Often called the "Love Stone" or the "Heart Stone",
it is a gem of unconditional love that opens oneself to all forms of love,
self love, family love, platonic love, romantic love. This quartz will
give the proper enhancement of love in virtually any situation. In
addition it is known to lower stress as well as brining happiness and
soothing to the soul. It is said to enhance one's capacity to love
others as well as oneself.
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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 7 with a trigonal crystal structure.
The name "quartz" comes from the Greek derivative krustallos,
meaning ice, as it was thought that quartz was actually ice formed by the
Gods. Since the Middle Ages, crystal balls made of rock crystal have
been used to predict the future.
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Mystical
Properties:
Emotionally rose quartz brings gentleness, forgiveness, compassion,
kindness and tolerance as well as balancing one's emotions; thus bringing
inner peace and harmony. It raises one's self-esteem and sense of
self-worth. It helps balance emotions and heal emotional wounds and
traumas, even grief, bringing peace and calm. Rose quartz removes fears,
resentments and anger. It can also heal and release childhood traumas,
neglect, and lack of love, in part by enhancing inner awareness. It can
help with reconciliation with family and others. Overwhelming or
unreasonable guilt is eased by rose quartz.
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More Healing Information
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Healing
Properties:
Emotionally rose quartz brings gentleness, forgiveness, compassion,
kindness and tolerance as well as balancing one's emotions; thus bringing
inner peace and harmony. It raises one's self-esteem and sense of
self-worth. It helps balance emotions and heal emotional wounds and
traumas, even grief, bringing peace and calm. Rose quartz removes fears,
resentments and anger. It can also heal and release childhood traumas,
neglect, and lack of love, in part by enhancing inner awareness. It can
help with reconciliation with family and others. Overwhelming or
unreasonable guilt is eased by rose quartz.
Physically rose quartz is used in crystal healing to benefit the heart, it
is said to aid in the proper functioning of the circulatory system, kidneys,
adrenals, genitals, liver, lungs and heart, and to increase fertility and
protect against radiation. As well as assisting with fertility,
headaches, kidney disease, migraines,
sexual dysfunction, sinus problems, throat problems, depression,
addictions, ear aches, slowing signs of aging, reducing wrinkles, spleen
problems, fibromyalgia, and reaching one's ideal weight and in weight loss.
Rose quartz is helpful and protective during pregnancy and with
childbirth. It is also sometimes said that rose quartz is helpful for
supporting brain functions and increasing intellect.
It
is said to give a clear soft complexion and to prevent wrinkles.
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Magical
Properties:
Energy:
Receptive
Element: Not Noted
Powers:
Not Noted
Used in rituals and spells associated with love. To attract love, wear a
heart shaped rose quarts. Magically rose quartz is used to promote peace,
happiness and fidelity in established relationships.
Rose quartz is an excellent calming stone for children. If you purchase
one for a child though, please be careful with your choice as children
tend to place things in their mouths. Simply handling the stone can
have a calming effect, in addition to adding a vibration of warmth and
security.
Wear or carry rose quartz when you are feeling despondent and need to
feel loved and deeply cared for, it is an excellent stone for that. It's
also quite more effective on the psyche than chicken soup when you are
feeling ill.
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Zodiac:
Associations:
Not a
Traditional Birthstone for any Month
Rose quartz is linked to the star sign of Taurus, and to Libra as a
secondary stone.
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Chakra
Classification:
Rose quartz is associated with the 4th,
Heart Chakra
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Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela
Schrieber, 2002
The
information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is
not to take the place of professional medical advice.
Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect,
encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing.
Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical
advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we
beseech you to seek professional medical attention
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