What is Rose Quartz?
Rose Quartz is a naturally pink variety of Quartz crystal, ranging from extremely pale to a romantic mauve tone. This adorable color is caused by microscopic inclusions of fibrous pink borosilicate minerals. Typically found in semi-translucent masses, Rose Quartz has been found in shades that are more blue-pink as well as ones that are more red-pink, and as with all forms of Quartz it may feature inclusions of other minerals within, causing streaks or clouds.
What Does Rose Quartz Do?
Rose Quartz is used in Reiki, crystal healing, meditation, Heart Chakra work, and for many other spiritual purposes. It is a staple gemstone for anyone making spell jars or crystal grids with magical intentions of romance, love, or emotional healing. Whether you are looking for gemstones because of their metaphysical properties or collecting crystals to display in your home decor, Rose Quartz is a great choice, since it pairs spiritual significance with incredible beauty.
Rose Quartz Crystal Meaning and Metaphysical Properties
When giving a Rose Quartz gift to friends and family, you are sending a message of tender affection, true love, and compassion. The spiritual properties of Rose Quartz associate it with unselfish love, positive emotions, and compassion, so the gemstone is perfect for bestowing blessings or letting others know that they are cherished. It is also an exquisite meditation stone for anyone looking to practice mindfulness and soothe feelings of jealousy or insecurity. Rose Quartz carvings make thoughtful gifts for loved ones, because they symbolize connection and affection, as well as the hope of building a lasting relationship. Rose Quartz is also a wonderful crystal to work with if you want to strengthen Empathic abilities, since the stone is known for making it easier to understand and sympathize with the emotions of others.
How to Cleanse Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz is rated at a 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, meaning that it is safe for short dips in water. We do not suggest long-term submersion, since this may cause widening of internal fractures if the stone has any natural cracks. When in doubt, we always suggest the use of a Selenite crystal bowl or exposure to Full Moonlight for cleansing and charging gemstones, since these methods won't cause any harm. Smoke Cleansing with Sage, Palo Santo, Incense, or dried herbs is another safe way to spiritually cleanse Rose Quartz.
Rose Aura Quartz Versus Star Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz, like other forms of Quartz Crystal, may sometimes be treated with titanium dioxide and other materials to give it an iridescent shine. These forms of Aura Quartz made using natural Rose Quartz are referred to as Fantasy Aura Rose Quartz, Angel Aura Rose Quartz, or Rose Aura Quartz. While the Rose Quartz base of these rainbow crystals is natural, the aura shine on them can only occur through human intervention, so you will never find an Aura Rose Quartz in nature.
However, there are natural Rose Quartz crystals that, when polished, show off a shimmering star pattern at certain angles due to the alignment of the microscopic fibrous inclusions within the stone. This quality, called asterism, shows off a star-shaped concentration of light when the high quality, natural Rose Quartz is cut with particular skill. Rose Quartz crystals that exhibit asterism are called Star Rose Quartz, and are highly prized by collectors.