Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz gemstones are available in different shades of pink, ranging from translucent to deep pink with milky hue. This stone gets its color from metal oxides, manganese and titanium. Rose Quartz gemstone is also known as the love stone and is believed to bless one with cordial relationships and unconditional love. Thus, it is considered as one of the best gifts for spouse or partner. The hardness of Rose Quartz on the Mohs scale is 7, which makes it an ideal and easy stone to work. The density of this stone is 2.65. Rose Quartz is mainly formed in magmatic rocks, such as pegmatites. The main deposits of this stone are found in India and Sri Lanka. They are also found in Madagascar, the United States and South Africa. But the leading producer of Rose Quartz is Brazil. In Ancient Egypt, during the time of the Pharaohs, Rose Quartz had the reputation of fighting against skin aging. The Egyptians used its powder to eliminate wrinkles. For the ancient Romans and Greeks, Rose Quartz was a blessing from the love gods Amor and Eros. The pink hue of Rose Quartz is soft and soothing; thus it is believed that it helps reduce stress. This stone also played an important role in the healing process of the body and mind. 

In Vedic Astrology, the Rose Quartz stone is associated with Planet Venus or Shukra Graha. Thus, it attracts prosperity, luxury, success and abundance. Rose Quartz price depends mainly on the color. The richer and stronger the Pink color, better and more premium the stone is considered and thus higher the price. The other factors that affect the Rose Quartz stone price are the clarity or translucency and how even the color is. Rose Quartz are mostly cloudy in appearance, however, the lesser the inclusion the better it is considered. Rose Quartz has a soothing and relaxing effect on the wearer. Thus, provides relief from stress, depression and mental trauma. It calms the mind and establishes balance inside and out. Rose Quartz stone symbolizes unconditional love and brings security, peace and comfort. It is popularly worn to attract romantic love and heal disharmonious relationships as it also helps manifests love for self and others. Rose Quartz gemstone also blesses the wearer with emotional balance and stability and positivity. Rose Quartz also provides emotional healing and support.