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the hermit
16-08-2002, 17:16
Since the last crystal and gem thread was catlin’s, discussing a lovely rose quartz wand she found, let us speak a little of Quartz in general…
And Rose Quartz in particular.
General information:
Quartz is a member of the silicates group of minerals, the largest and most common mineral group found here on earth. Quartz is found as well formed pointed crystals and also as veins or masses of coarsely crystallized material such as milky quartz or rose quartz.
Pure Quartz is colorless and most commonly known as Rock Crystal.
Colored Quartz is caused by various mineral impurities within the quartz.
Rose Quartz
The pink color of rose quartz is caused by traces of manganese or titanium mixed within the crystal material as it forms.
Rose quartz is normally only found in veins or masses of coarsely crystallized material. There is currently no known scientific reason for the extreme rarity of pointed crystals of rose quartz.
The soft pink rose quartz is associated with love, tenderness, happiness, fidelity in established relationships, comfort, peace and joy. It is often called the love stone.
Rose quartz is believed to ease emotional imbalances, assist in healing emotional wounds, reduce stress and anxiety, aids in creativity, helps build self-confidence, may enhance awareness of self. It is associated with the fifth or heart chakra and as a comforting and healing stone for both physical and emotional pain. It is also believed to increas fertility.
Wearing or carrying this stone is said to both enhance self-understanding and self-love, as well as bring love into one’s life. It is also thought to be beneficial in bringing comfort when feeling despondent or ill.
The ancients associated Rose Quartz with Taurus and Libra.
Starfish
17-08-2002, 00:09
Ahhh.... one of 'my' stones (I'm a Libra). I love this particular stone. I have a worry stone in rose quartz that I carry around in my pocket and rub when I'm feeling stressed and unloved. I also have a lovely pendant of a heart shaped rose quartz; definitely one of my favorite stones.
:T7C Starfish
the hermit
17-08-2002, 01:08
I have a 2" rose quartz sphere that I sometimes meditate with when I'm feeling very logy. Sometimes it helps, sometimes it don't.
i have four large chunks, that i sometimes use (when appropriate)to mark off the four directions, when casting a circle.
One of my favorite stones! :P
I have a rose quartz in the shape of a heart (not a perfect heart shape - looks natural and lovely)... and a bottle full of little bits of rose quartz. :)
Starfish
17-08-2002, 09:35
Originally posted by Strega
I have a rose quartz in the shape of a heart (not a perfect heart shape - looks natural and lovely)... and a bottle full of little bits of rose quartz. :)
Yay! Strega! I forgot about my bottle with the little bits of rose quartz that I wear on a black cord around my neck.
I love Rose Quartz!
:TJUDG Starfish
I have some necklaces and bracelets made of Rose quartz and some Rose quartz chunks in the office next to the computer to absorb the radiation.
I did not buy that lovely wand I saw because I was more inclined to get the calcit sphere.
I call Rose quartz the "Healing Heart Stone" as I also recommend it to ppl in times of trouble in relationship to increase understanding.
the hermit
20-08-2002, 04:45
Originally posted by catlin
I have some necklaces and bracelets made of Rose quartz and some Rose quartz chunks in the office next to the computer to absorb the radiation.
I did not buy that lovely wand I saw because I was more inclined to get the calcit sphere.
I call Rose quartz the "Healing Heart Stone" as I also recommend it to ppl in times of trouble in relationship to increase understanding.
I love spheres!
you really should make your own wand anyway... makes it more personal.
you can always use one of your quartz chunks for the tip :)
Starfish
20-08-2002, 14:57
I am intrigued with the thought of making my own wand.... Of course, then I'd have to think about which stones to put on it. Of course, there would be rose quartz....
:TFOOL Starfish
the hermit
20-08-2002, 16:29
Originally posted by Starfish
I am intrigued with the thought of making my own wand.... Of course, then I'd have to think about which stones to put on it. Of course, there would be rose quartz....
:TFOOL Starfish
It's really not that difficult. If you can, take a look at wands in a metaphysical store or perhaps a friend's to see how they were made...
A piece of wood that you like...
a little elbow grease and sand paper to make it smooth
or leave it raw if that suits you (but take the bark off, it will most likely fall off eventually anyway)
perhaps some varnish or paint or glitter, maybe some runes carved into it...
Some beads or stones or crystals to adorn it if you wish
Some leather or twine and glue to attach them with
and bibbity, bobbity, boo
you've got yourself a wand :)
A soothing and nurturing stone... enhances love on many levels (in ourselves and in others)... helps with self-esteem... helps deal with stress and difficult situations... also increases fertility. :)
blackthorn
11-09-2002, 09:22
I love the rose quartz. When my daughter was born I had a charm made for her with a rose quartz and tigers eye. she brings it with her when she goes to her dads in NC. She says it makes her feel as though she is home. Safe and loved!!!
DarkElectric
11-09-2002, 12:55
I love Rose Quartz. We have a pet supply store which sells HUGE chunks of it for something like 5 cents per Lb. As well as snowflake Obsidian, and glassy Selenite. They sell it as aquarium decoration. I, however, am so happy to find a source of some of my favourite minerals without having to pay outrageous new age store prices!
This stone makes me feel warm, and happy. When I hold a chunk of it, my mood improves, if I'm sort of down, and if I'm happy already, I get giddy. I also feel that everything will be ok, it's energy seems to evaporate worries and fears.
hmm, i never even realized that i never see this in 'pointed' form.
i do love this stone though. (the stone of love after all heehee)
i have a thing for balls and i would love to get one in rose quartz as well.
i find that, for me, this stone represents...........
sharing emotions in a pure and honest way.
support
guidance
and nurturing.
jade
osami2717
12-09-2002, 01:17
I, too, love Rose Quartz and I'm not usually a 'pink' kind of person.
I keep it in the marriage center of my bedroom/house [double strength feng shui!!] on a small table along with pictures of my boyfriend.
I also carry it and other stones in a variety of small pouches moonstone [weight loss] jade [good luck] rose quartz [self-love] and some clear quartz [amplifier], to name one of many.
I love putting my hand in my pocket when I'm feeling anxious and feeling the stones snug in their pouches, warmed by my body heat. I always feel somehow comforted. :D
In my random notes, I also see this Stone is associated with the TEMPERANCE arcanum.
The countries in which Rose quartz is more easily found are Madagascar, Brasil and India.
An Indian legend tells that this Gem was born from a rose given as a gift by a man to his lover. When their relationship ended tragically, because of their parents disapprovation, the flower turned into a stone.
It is also indicated for cramps and other cardio-vascular imperfections, and pains caused by the liver (Venus).
I also hear that the pink will be lost if the stone is exposed to light and UV rays. What are your experiences with this? I have a small, tiny rose quarts sphere - it is REALLY small, can be wrapped by my thumb and index finger... :) I have put it to sunlight many times, and the colour never faded, or at least I never realised that. :confused:
Sea Sprite
18-09-2002, 18:37
I have a really small piece of Rose Quartz in my jewelry box. :)
DarkElectric
18-09-2002, 20:41
I just had to tell ya...
I saw a huge chunk of rose quartz in a New Age shop today for...$80.00. It was not as large as the chunk I got at the pet supply store for...4 bucks. I hereby invoke the wisdom of P.T.Barnum...
UFF! If I had a shoulder now I would cry so much!!!
Yesterday I went to my fav store (www.surja.it).
The store is great cos there are all sorts of pendants, earrings and jewellery with almost any stone on earth. And of course NO GOLD! :D *LOL* Just silver, or platinum, or white gold but only rarely *LOL* Anyway, they also have this great and nice things like statues of crystal - Buddhas, elephants, eggs...
But or the raw stone, the situation is quite critical... they have small stones, and pyramids, and chunks, but such beautiful and expensive ones!!! *LOL*
The chunks are OFF LIMIT for me (LOL). There was a very nice one, shaped like a pyramid with the verte cut off. But it was SO EXPENSIVE! :'(
But I know I'll get one sooner or later. I love the feeling they have, there's such a subtle sweet feeling when one is close by...
I wrote it down on my Xmas/Yule List. Big chunk of Rose Quartz.
The Pyramids are something you will have nightmares about. There is none costing less than (quickly calculates) 85 USD. There was this gorgeous Pyramid of Amethyst and Citrin Quarts... And Another even more beautiful one of Citrin and Rose Quarts!!! *drools* No, no, no pyramid of Rose quartz. Too expensive... but only cos I didn't have all the money with me! *LOL*
So I had to take a small stone, and I am happy I did. I needed to do a gift, and that one's just great. The pink shade is extremely warm and stronger, and it's shape is perfect for keeping it in your hands! *LOL*
I really love that stone, and I think I'll have to add a small stone and a chunk to my smallish Rose Quartz Ball.
I think it's also the fault of the stone: it's the stone of beauty, and love... You gotta love it! *LOL*
I always feel kind of warm and squishy inside when I pick up a rose quartz. Like a I've just recieved a cosmic hug. LOL
I was wondering...
Does anybody have the moldavite stone? If so, how do you feel when you first acquire it?
Demonesse
19-10-2002, 14:54
Just bought a 1-inch diameter rose quartz sphere. It'll look nice nestled in my tiny quartz collection :)
DarkElectric: Why does a PET SUPPLY store sell rose quartz??? 4 bucks?? Do they do mail order?
Kyrielle
09-11-2002, 00:03
I have a rose quartz heart maybe 2 or so inches across. It's never far from sight.
I saw some really big pieces in a rock shop here today for around $8 for the smallest one -- which was maybe 6 inches high and as long as my hand.
I also have several polished pebbles, and a rough piece. It seems whenever I'm in a store selling rose quartz there's a piece that has to go home with me. I'm even considering going back to that rock shop for a big piece.
The rock shop had a couple small rose quartz clusters -- the kind with points -- itty bitty ones, like an inch wide -- for something like $23 each.
-- Kyrielle
Originally posted by Pollux
Yesterday I went to my fav store (www.surja.it).
The store is great cos there are all sorts of pendants, earrings and jewellery with almost any stone on earth. And of course NO GOLD! :D *LOL* Just silver, or platinum, or white gold but only rarely *LOL*
Yes that's one of my groans too! I just absolutely love gold. Silver and Pewter are lovely but the shiny yellow catches my eye the most. (love that Italian gold! :) ) I used to search so much for gold faery charms and gold celtic charms but I could never find any that I wanted. Now all I can afford are the silver ones.. ah oh well.. I think I'll add silver faery charm to my Yule list! :)
On the rose quartz subject, I just bought a little pendant type rose quartz today for five dollars. It's just beautiful. I also want a set of runes in Rose quartz! Maybe it will help me..... hopefully hehehe :)
coldsuns
16-03-2003, 11:53
I have 7 pieces of the Rose Quartz. The look very gentle! I feel very relax when i hold them in my hand. I have a very comfortable feeling.