History
Rose quartz came to be known as the stone of love and reconciliation from the Greek myth about Aphrodite and Adonis. Their blood was commingled when Aphrodite was cut by a thorn bush while saving Adonis from an attack by Ares (disguised as a wild boar). Their blood stained white quartz to make it a rose-pink color. Later, it became customary for the Romans to use the stone as a gift of love.
For Romans and Egyptians, rose quartz stone meaning was beauty. It was being used in facial masks and cosmetic products as an anti-aging component. On the other hand, Americans connect with the crystal to achieve balance and peace. Rose quartz crystal meaning for them is akin to personal growth and well-being. In East Asia, it was used as a token of love and had been widely used and honored in their carvings and lucky charms.
During the '90s, mineralogists discovered that rose quartz and pink quartz are different by examining unique crystalline specimens. Rose Quartz’s color is always even and does not form a single crystal while pink quartz’s color is unstable and normally forms a single crystal. The characteristics and the difference between the two have been developed over time and the meaning of rose quartz has been identified. The rich history of this semi-precious stone and its popularity makes it a true gem over the centuries and it is cherished worldwide.
Properties
Rose quartz is associated with love, the heart and beauty, and is thought to be a healing aid for the heart chakra. Imbalances of this chakra have been said to cause colds, allergies and psychosomatic illnesses. When in balance, the heart chakra is thought to make one open to love and compassion. Some believe that rose quartz has calming effects and helps people develop strong friendships.
Rose quartz crystal color ranges from light pink to almost invisible pink and up to Reddish shade of pink. The pink color of rose quartz shifts the feeling of the warm hug from the heart. The energy of its gently pink color means comfort, compassion and empathy. Keeping rose quartz energy in your life will compliment all other crystal as the power it holds controls the flow of vibrations and carry it to all the right direction. The pink essence of Rose quartz's feminine energy that softens the heart and stops the chaos of mind and surroundings. The pinkness of Rose quartz represents Divinity that transcends pain and misery.
Info curated from various sources. The information offered is not meant to treat medical conditions.
