Rose Quartz Meaning

Rose Quartz is a member of the Quartz family. Just like the other crystals in this family, it forms from magma which crystallizes. The magmatic pegmatites are the main source for this crystal, but they can also be found in hydrothermal veins. This crystal gets its color from trace amounts of titanium, iron or manganese. Another effect on the coloring may be the microscopic inclusions. Depending on the amount of these elements, the crystals can vary from pale pink to an almost violet or blue color.  This is where the variations blue rosé quartz and lavender rose quartz.

Rose Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral. It has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale which means it is fairly durable. These crystals can be identified by the conchoidal fracture they get when the mineral cracks. Unlike it’s quartz family members, rose quartz is rare to find in a terminated or ‘cluster’ formation.

Rose Quartz is found all over the world in places like Brazil, Madagascar, Japan, South Dakota and others. This crystal has been around for a long time and has been used by a lot of different civilizations dating back to 800 BC.

Rose Quartz is a crystal that is connected to the Heart Chakra. Thus, it will help you heal your emotional wounds with its fascinating healing properties. It can also be used to call in more love into your life in any form, not just romantic. Rose Quartz is connected to the throat chakra as well. It will bring healing communication and will encourage you to speak with love. Another wonderful capability of this crystal is that it attunes to the goddess energy and connects to the divine feminine. This brings about more compassion and mothering energies. So, if you’re looking for some self-soothing this is the perfect crystal for you!

Rose Quartz is most often used in jewelry as it offers a soft feminine look and attracts love. It may also be carried around as a pocket stone. Another way to incorporate it in your routine is by making rosé quartz infused water for your beauty regimen. This crystal can also be placed in the home according to Feng Shui, specifically for your bedroom altar or the center of the home for attracting pure love. It’s a great present for all the Taurus and Libra signs as well as people who are seeking gentle self- healing!