Rose Quartz: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Meaning and Recharging of the stone

Rose Quartz is a member of the Quartz family. It is linked to many legends and myths for its beauty and unconditional love. Today, Rose Quartz is still a much-loved and popular natural stone for its beneficial lithotherapy properties and magnificent pink hues.

History of Rose Quartz

Like ruby, Rose Quartz has had many names throughout history, including Bohemian, Ancona and Silesian ruby. The name Quartz comes from the German word "quaterz", referring to "bad ore". Later, a hypothesis asserted that the word "quartz" came from the German word "gewärz", meaning "growth". Finally, the name given to Rose Quartz refers to its color.

Very early on, Rose Quartz was associated with love and the heart; thus has many legends and myths, starting with Greek mythology where Rose Quartz originated from Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love. It is said that the stone came from Aphrodite's blood when she interposed herself between her husband Ares and her lover Adonis, who were in the midst of a battle.

In Mesopotamian mythology, this natural stone was linked to the goddess Astarte, the goddess of love, reproduction, fertility, war and combat.

In Roman mythology, it was the god of love, Eros, who placed Rose Quartz on Earth to bring love, happiness and peace to all peoples.

Over the years, civilizations have evolved and given new virtues to the stone. In the case of the Egyptians, they used Rose Quartz in lithotherapy for its healing properties, which could attenuate wrinkles and reduce the speed of aging.

Rose Quartz skulls have been discovered on the border between Honduras and Guatemala. This skull is said to be linked to the Mayan legend of the 13 skulls. The 13 skulls are said to have been handed down by celestial creatures and, once reunited, to have revealed great secrets. These skulls can be seen in museums around the world.

Origin and composition of Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz is a member of the Quartz family. It is mainly composed of silicon dioxide, with the chemical formula SiO2, and has a specific gravity of 2.66.

Rose Quartz forms in igneous and metamorphic rocks, depending on the rock and geographical area, and crystallizes through minerals or pressure and temperature during formation and crystallization. It also forms through silica-rich fluids, then crystallizes in veins and pegmatites, forming the stone. Rose Quartz can also form in sedimentary deposits.

Quartz is an extremely broad variety, encompassing an infinite number of natural stones. Rose Quartz is generally transparent to translucent. Its color is predominantly pale pink, but can also be shades of pink of varying intensity.

Origin of Rose Quartz

The main Rose Quartz deposits are found in South Africa, Brazil, India and Madagascar.

Rose Quartz has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.

Virtues and composition of Rose Quartz in lithotherapy

In lithotherapy, Rose Quartz is a stone of serenity and open-heartedness.

Rose Quartz in lithotherapy

On a physical level, Rose Quartz is a stone that reflects gentleness and love. In lithotherapy, it is known to bring relief from burns, lesions and skin problems such as wrinkles, rashes and bruises. Rose Quartz regulates the body's organs to enable proper functioning, but especially blood pressure and the endocrine system. It enhances the respiratory system, the heart and reduces toxins in the body. Finally, this natural stone will ease headaches, improve sleep and regulate the hormonal cycle.

In the world of lithotherapy, Rose Quartz offers numerous physical and emotional benefits. Rose Quartz can soothe the deepest, most painful wounds of the heart. This stone helps us to love and accept ourselves as we are. It also brings unconditional love, security, comfort and happiness. Rose Quartz offers a sense of security and serenity for children and teenagers.

Please note that lithotherapy is not a substitute for medical treatment or expertise.

Meaning of Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz symbolizes love, serenity and creativity.

The heart chakra is linked to the stone to amplify empathic expression towards others, love, benevolence and positive emotions.

Rose Quartz is often associated with the astrological signs of Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn and Libra. What's more, it's the perfect stone to celebrate 5 years of marriage.

Rose Quartz care, purification and recharging

To care for your Rose Quartz, we suggest a few methods:

Rose Quartz cleansing and purification

It's important to thoroughly clean and purify your Rose Quartz once you've recovered it:

• Clean your stone with salted distilled water for a few moments, then dry with a soft cloth,

• Purify it with fumigation, by placing the stone in the smoke of purifying herbs such as sage or sacred palo santo wood.

Recharging Rose Quartz

Don't forget to recharge your Rose Quartz stone to take full advantage of its powers:

• Recharge the stone with sunlight for a few hours,

• Place a cluster of quartz next to your natural stone to recharge it.