PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- GROUP Silicates - tectosilicates
- COMPOSITION SiO2
- COLOR Shades of pink
- CRYSTALLINE SYSTEM Hexagonal / trigonal
- CRYSTALLINE HABIT Massive
- HARDNESS 7
- FRACTURE Conchoidal
- EXFOLIATION Null
- GLOSS Vitreous
- STRIP White
- TRANSPARENCY Translucent to almost opaque
- SPECIFIC GRAVITY 2.7
- REFRACTIVE INDEX 1.54 - 1.55
MINERALOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The rose quartz is a variety of translucent quartz of pink color. It usually appears massively, in pegmatites, and rarely forms crystals or druses. The rose quartz owes its color to the traces of titanium it contains.
Deposits: Brazil, Madagascar, Namibia, Russia, United States, India and South Africa.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
The rose quartz is considered the stone of the heart. Opens and strengthens the 4th chakra, connecting with self-love and universal love. Connect with inner peace and promote personal fulfillment. It is a very useful healing stone that allows repressed emotions in the heart to be released. Promotes friendship, love and harmony. It is very suitable for children due to its softness and sweetness.
