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Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz is a pink, usually translucent variety of quartz, usually soft pink. Rose quartz is traditionally linked with love, friendship and self-kindness, which is why it is so often given as a gift between friends or partners.
Key facts
| Colour | soft pink |
|---|---|
| What it is | a pink, usually translucent variety of quartz |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7 |
| Typical sources | Brazil, Madagascar and India |
| Chakra (tradition) | heart |
| Star signs (tradition) | Taurus and Libra |
Traditions and folklore
Rose quartz is traditionally linked with love, friendship and self-kindness, which is why it is so often given as a gift between friends or partners.
Greek myth links rose quartz with Aphrodite and Eros, which is where its reputation as a love stone begins.
Rose quartz is rarely transparent; a cloudy, milky look is normal and a sign of natural material.
It is a popular choice for a first crystal and for wedding, anniversary and Valentine's gifts.
Often paired with amethyst or green aventurine.
Care
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks. Its colour can soften in prolonged direct sunlight.
Natural quartz; its pink colour comes from microscopic fibres of a dumortierite-like mineral.
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Rose Quartz: questions answered
What is Rose Quartz?
Rose Quartz is a pink, usually translucent variety of quartz. It is usually soft pink.
What is Rose Quartz traditionally associated with?
Rose quartz is traditionally linked with love, friendship and self-kindness, which is why it is so often given as a gift between friends or partners. These are traditional and spiritual associations, not health claims.
How do I care for Rose Quartz?
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks. Its colour can soften in prolonged direct sunlight.
Which star signs is Rose Quartz linked with?
In modern crystal tradition rose quartz is linked with Taurus and Libra.
Where does Rose Quartz come from?
It is typically sourced from Brazil, Madagascar and India.