Rose Quartz Properties and History
Rose Quartz is a quartz with a surprising range of colour; from the palest of pink to an almost orange red rose hue. There is some debate as to the reason for the colouring of Rose Quartz. It is usually believed to be due to trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese being present in the stone but recent X-ray diffraction studies suggest that this might not be so. The studies suggest that the colour is because of microscopic fibers of, possibly, dumortierite within the quartz. Like other coloured quartzes it does fade in sunlight. Rose Quartz is given as an alternate gift to the traditional cotton for the 2nd wedding anniversary. Its associations with love make it a perfect romantic gift.
The History of Rose Quartz
There are many legends and myths surrounding Rose Quartz. One of my favourite is that the Greek god Eros took pity on mortals when he saw the misery and lonliness caused by anger and so created Rose Quartz to bring love into our hearts. Isis, an Egyptian goddess, searched for rose quartz in the river to keep her young and beautiful. The Assyrians made Rose Quartz jewellery as far back as 600BC, the Romans carved seals from the stone and throughout the middle ages it was given to young girls as a love charm.
Healing Properties of Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional love and infinite peace. It is the most important crystal for the heart and heart chakra, teaching the true essense of love. It purifies, is calming, reassuring and brings deep inner healing and self-love. If you want to attract love, place Rose Quartz by your bed or in the relationship corner of your home. In existing relationships it can restore trust and harmony if needed. It gently draws off negative energies and replaces it with loving vibes, it strengthens empathy and sensitivity and aids the acceptance of necessary change. Rose Quartz enhances positive affirmations.
Emotionally, Rose Quartz is the finest healing stone. It helps to release unexpressed emotions and heartache. It soothes internalised pain and comforts grief. It teaches you how to love yourself, it encourages self-forgivness and acceptance.
Rose Quartz strengthens the physical heart and circulatory system, heals the kidneys and adreanals. The stone or elixir soothes burns and blistering and smoothes the complexion.
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