Rose Quartz

Material: variant of quartz 

Property’s; Recent X-ray diffraction studies suggest that the color is due to thin microscopic fibers of possibly Dumortierite within the Quartz.

Color: pale pink to rose red with cloudy or smoky inclusions
Durability: +- 7 Mohs. pretty hard and not prone to shatter.
Origin; Maine, US and in Minas Gerais, Brazil. variants of quartz are found around the globe.

Rose Quartz is a type of quartz which exhibits a pale pink to rose red hue. The color is usually considered as due to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese, in the material. Some rose quartz contains microscopic rutile needles which produces an asterism in transmitted light. Recent X-ray diffraction studies suggest that the color is due to thin microscopic fibers of possibly dumortierite within the quartz. Additionally, there is a rare type of pink quartz (also frequently called crystalline rose quartz) with color that is thought to be caused by trace amounts of phosphate or aluminium. The color in crystals is apparently photosensitive and subject to fading.

Mystic Properties;
Rose Quartz is known as the stone of unconditional love. It’s believed by some to emit strong vibrations of love. placing a rose quartz under your pillow will encourage gentle dreams. In meditation, the high vibration of rose quartz is beneficial not only to yourself but also to the planet.