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  • • Chakra: Heart

    • Element: Water

    • Mohs Hardness: 7

    • Sources: USA, Brazil, Japan, India, Madagascar

History

Rose quartz is another variation of quartz. It was a symbol of the covenant and mentioned in many myths in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. According to Greek mythology, Cupid, the god of love, would give the gift of love to humans using a rose quartz stone. Greek mythology also says that the color comes from the blood shed when the goddess Aphrodite was attempting to save the god Adonis from Ares’ attack. While trying to save Adonis, Aphrodite was pricked by a briar bush, and her blood stained a white quartz stone a pink color. Zeus returned Adonis to Aphrodite every six months, resulting in rose quartz becoming the symbol of everlasting love. 

Archeologists have discovered rose quartz stones in Egyptian tombs, linking the stone to beauty and art as well. Facial masks made of this stone have been discovered in Egyptian tombs. It is said that ancient Egyptians believed that rose quartz slowed any signs of aging.

General Information

Rose Quartz is known as the “Stone of Unconditional Love,” helping with all types of love, ranging from romantic, to platonic, to self love. The pink colors help you notice the beauty around you in your life, while increasing creativity and imagination. It can bring a sense of peace, helping to relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety, and encourage emotional healing, which can be especially helpful to those recovering from heartbreak, abuse, or other emotional traumas. Rose quartz can also encourage you to forgive yourself for anything you hold against yourself, and increase trust in yourself. Boosting your confidence, it can increase determination and commitment to goals set.

Rose quartz is said to help circulation and strengthen the heart. It has also been known to relieve pain from migraines, as well as speed up the healing of other chest conditions, such as asthma, or other lung and heart conditions. By bringing a sense of peace, it can promote deep and restful sleep.

Pairs with Rose Quartz

• Morganite

• Emerald

• Pink Tourmaline

• Rhodochrosite

• Rhodonite

• Pink Opal

• Amethyst

• Carnelian

• Flower Agate

• Fluorite

• Garnierite

• Green Aventurine

• Kunzite

• Thulite

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References

Cassandra Eason, Cassandra Eason’s Healing Crystals. (London, UK: Collins & Brown, 2020).

Emily Suzanne Rayow. Crystal Pairings: Powerful Crystal Combinations for Well-Being. (San Diego, CA: Thunder Bay Press, 2022).

Gemma Petherbridge, The Crystal Apothecary. (London, UK: Octopus Publishing Group, 2022).

Judy Hall, The Crystal Companion. (Blue Ash, OH: Walking Stick Press, 2018).

Judy Hall, The Encyclopedia of Crystals. (Gloucester, MA: Fair Winds Press, 2013).

Juliette Thornbury, The Crystal Fix. (London, UK: White Lion Publishing, 2021).

Karen Frazier, Crystals for Healing. (Berkeley, CA: Althea Press, 2016).

Maria Lyons & Amy Dicerson, Crystal Healing for Women. (New York, NY: Penguin Random House, 2020).

Philip Permutt, The Modern Guide to Crystal Healing. (London, UK: Ryland Peters & Small Ltd., 2021).

Rachel Hancock, Ultimate Guide to Crystals. (Fair Winds Press, 2022).

Disclaimer

Please Note:

Healing crystals are not to replace medical advice or treatment. For medical treatments, diagnoses, prescriptions, etc., please contact your primary licensed healthcare specialist. Any information provided on Divine Feline Crystals' website regarding the properties of healing crystals is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, treatments, or diagnoses.

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* Last Updated: 10/9/2023