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Rose quartz:
Tectosilicates (Silicon dioxide) SiO2 AKA: Quartz |
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System: Hexagonal; usually prismatic crystals striated crosswise and frequently terminated by double rhombohedrons (like hexagonal pyramids); also granular, disseminated, massive. Appearance: Pink, rose-red, or pale rose. Vitreous, greasy luster; streak white. Physical Properties: Hardness: (7.0), Specific gravity: (2.65), Cleavage: Generally none; rarely indistinct rhombohedral parting. Similar species: White and colorless beryl has one poor cleavage, is harder than quartz, and lacks the crosswise striations. Feldspar is softer and has perfect cleavage. Occurrence: Quartz is an important rock-forming mineral and developed in many different environments. It is a constituent of granite and grandodiorite of plutonic rocks, and is usually associated with albite and orthoclase in granite pegmatites. Rose quartz is found mainly in California and Maine (USA), and Brazil. Miscellaneous: The color of rose quartz appears to be caused by traces of manganese or titanium. It occurs in massive form in many pegmatites, but well-formed crystals are rare. Loses its color when heated, and turns black if exposed to radiation. Rose quartz is fashioned into cabochons. All minerals with the composition SiO2 are included in the silica group, which includes quartz, chalcedony and opal. Conventional Wisdom: Rose quarts emits a calming, cooling energy which can work on all of the chakras to gently remove negativity and to reinstate the loving, gentle forces of self-love. It provides the message that there is no need for haste in any situation, bringing calmness and clarity to the emotions and restoring the mind to harmony after chaotic or crisis situations. Belongs to the Astrological Signs of Taurus and Libra. |