ROSE
QUARTZ:
Rose
Quartz takes its name from the flower because of its translucent, and delicate
pink colour caused by traces of iron, manganese or titanium. Rose quartz
is usually massive - meaning that it doesn't form crystals. Rose quartz
is found in Madagascar, India, Germany and several areas in the USA. Much
rose quartz was extracted from a famous site near Custer, South Dakota,
but now, most of the world's supply comes from Brazil. Rose quartz is one
of the most valued varieties of quartz. The pink to rose red colour is unique.
Rose
Quartz is claimed to have the following healing properties:
This is often called the 'love
stone'. It is associated with forgiveness and compassion and can create
a wonderful calming influence. It is soft and delicate inspiring feelings
of love and friendship. Rose quartz is aid to help remove repressed anger
and hatred and is said to remove negative influences such as jealousy and
avarice. It is said to aid the spleen, kidneys and circulation system. Rose
quartz also eases sexual and emotional imbalance and can also improve fertility.
It makes a lovely gift as it is a symbol of love.
