What does Rose Quartz do?

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.

What does Rose Quartz look like?

Rose quartz gets its pink color from tiny amounts of iron, titanium, and manganese within its mineral composition. Quartz is generally found inside of geodes or in the veins of rocks.

Where does Rose Quartz come from?

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 Meaning

Rose quartz naturally embodies feminine energy. In feng shui, this is called yin qi and promotes peace, love, and healing. It is known as the relationship or love crystal, and in feng shui, you can place the crystal in the love and marriage area, heart of the home, or the bedroom to help build relationships. 

Some families even place Rose Quartz in their child’s nursery for an added burst of love in the space. Many children find the energy of Rose Quartz to be naturally soothing which is awesome if you have a newborn in the house!

What is Rose Quartz used for?

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!

More About Rose Quartz

Quartz is interesting because, under pressure, the crystal can conduct electricity.  Rose quartz is mostly known to forma in large raw chunks, and very very rarely forms in a point or cluster formation.

Occasionally rose quartz can also have a chatoyancy effect in them that will cause a shimmer line or flash that is often known as a ‘star’ as on a sphere it can in fact form a star where these chatoyancy lines cross.

Because of its beautiful color, this pink crystal is often used as a semi-precious gemstone and as decor in both it’s natural and polished formations. In addition, rose quartz is regarded as a calming crystal that promotes warmth and emotional healing.

Chakra: Heart

Rose Quartz Localities: Africa, England, Germany, India, Canada, Australia, Madagascar, Scotland, the United States, and Brazil. (the majority of Rose Quartz is found in Brazil and Madagascar)

Birthstone: January

Example of 'crystalized' aka terminated rose quartz.