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CRYSTALS
AND THEIR PROPERTIES
ROSE QUARTZ AND
ASTERISED ROSE QUARTZ
(See Quartz)
Colour:
Pale pink to deep pink
KEYWORD: LOVE
Rose quartz is one of the
most pleasantly seductive varieties of quartz. The pink to rose red colour is caused by titanium and iron.
Rose quartz is usually too cloudy or pale to be used as a cut gemstone,
although a few exceptional pieces are found with enough clarity and colour to
make fine gems. Most gemmy rose
quartz is used as cabochons, where the clarity is not as important as the depth
of colour. Rose quartz is also a
very attractive ornamental stone and is carved into popular spheres, pyramids,
healing wands and obelisks.
Rose quartz is found in
Brazil, Madagascar, India and several localities in the USA. Brazil is also the only source of true well-formed crystals of rose
quartz. All rose quartz was
believed to be only massive, found primarily in the cores of pegmatites. This lack of crystals is somewhat of a mystery, because quartz
crystallizes into well-formed crystals in all its other macroscopic varieties.
So amazing are the crystals of rose quartz that the first
ones discovered were dismissed as ‘fakes’ by mineralogists from around the
world.
If needles of rutile are
included in the rose quartz, then a star effect or asterism is sometimes
present. These stars are most
visible when light is viewed through the rose quartz. This is different from asterisms in other gemstones, such as ruby and
sapphire, where the stars are seen when light is shown on the gems.
Rose quartz transmits a soft
love energy, which is soothing and calming to the emotions. The vibration or resonance signature of rose quartz is good if a person
has been assaulted in any way. It
is wonderful to use in mid-life crisis when dissolution of old patterns and
reassessment is imperative. The
paler the rose quartz goes colourwise, the wider, higher and deeper the love
vibration extends. The very pale
natural rose is highly tuned and sensitive; it carries the promise of spiritual
fulfilment.
Rose quartz is very good for
children, the newborn and those yet to be born. It is also ideal for those who are giving birth to their
inner child or any new venture; the red within the pink activates the energy,
while the white spiritualises the endeavour.
Rose quartz can fully balance
the emotional body. It is used to
attune to the love vibration. The
rose quartz ray works dynamically on the heart chakra, gently cleansing and then
transmuting all stored putrefied negative issues of self-worth, self-confidence
and self-acceptance. It contains
within its beautiful pink mandala the ray of hope.
The pink warmth melts and dissolves resistance to
allowing the full manifestation of love into every corner of the heart. It will allow the integration of positive energy within all levels of the
chakra system, the positive energy being love, compassion, understanding of
unity within diversity, bringing tolerance, forgiveness, and ultimately the
complete expression of universal love and self-love to every corner of the
microcosm and macrocosm. Think
pink!
The guardian or Angel of rose quartz is very
affectionate, deeply understanding and non- judgemental. Many people who tread the Angel path are passionately aware of the potent
force of this Divine pink manifestation. It
is ideal to carry and wear in stressful situations. It is good to use after operations or dental surgery.
Rose quartz is comforting, it mollifies, and it is a peace offering. Pour pink on
troubled waters.
It is excellent in a crisis and it has been documented
many times that the wearer of a rose quartz pendant has had the stone shatter on
impact of ‘bad news’. This
stone really knows how to love you, it will even teach you ‘sacrificial
love’. It will sacrifice itself
for you; rather it breaks, than your heart breaks.
It is affordable and so
useful; it is a give-away crystal. Many
crystal people carry spare pieces of rose quartz just to give to others in times
of stress. Rose quartz is also
humble; it teaches humility by truly understanding the unconditional love
vibration. It is a good ally in
times of anxiety, when life is just one long struggle.
This wonderful stone has also
been used to great effect to treat heart problems on all levels, those who are
soul weary, Alzheimer’s disease, senile dementia, Parkinson’s disease.
Great benefit has also been gained from easing the pain and speeding the
healing of severe burns and scalds. It
makes a wonderful gemstone essence and is said to keep the skin young and
supple.
The asterised rose quartz is
the most powerful gemstone of the pink ray and as such is sought after by
crystal therapists and those who work as ‘channels for the Angels and Ascended
Masters’. The rutile needles
contained within the rose quartz structure stop any unwanted outside
interference from both the physical and spiritual worlds. Rutile is used for healing and balancing the aura by repelling negative
energy. It works on the physical,
etheric and astral bodies.
The well-formed crystals of rose quartz from Brazil
are so beautiful and seem especially focused for directing the energy of the
pink ray. It has been used in
gemstone essences, Earth healing ceremonies and pyramid activation. The energy appears to be incorruptible and unlike normal rose quartz
never seems to need the same cleansing procedure, only a light cleansing with
the intent. It has been placed in
several special sites around the planet to affect planetary peace.
Affirmation: My soul dances to the music of universal peace and love.
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