May 03, 2024

Rose Quartz 101: Everything You Need To Know About This Beautiful Crystal

By Lauren Harris
Rose Quartz 101: Everything You Need To Know About This Beautiful Crystal

Learn the basics about Rose Quartz and its properties, the chakras and astrological signs it is connected to, and the possible benefits you may experience by owning this beautiful crystal.

A rose quartz tower being held up.

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Rose Quartz, sometimes called Pink Quartz, Hyaline Quartz or Bohemian Ruby, is a pretty well-known crystal.

It is often associated with love and can be found in may different shapes and sizes.

What Is Rose Quartz?

Rose Quartz is a pink, translucent for of quartz It can vary in color from very pale pink to peach-pink to dark pink, with the deeper, darker shades being more rare and more desirable. Its hardness is 7.

Rose quartz can be purchased in raw chunks, tumbled stones, towers and points, spheres, hearts and carvings such as animals.

Rose Quartz is more rare than other quartz crystals, however it is still easy to find and affordable. It can be found in the United States (California, Colorado, Maine, North Carolina, South Dakota), Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, India, Sweden, and Germany.

Chakras

Rose Quartz is associated with the heart chakra.

Its connection to the heart chakra will help you with self love, healing and confidence.

Zodiac

Rose Quartz is linked to the astrological sign of Taurus.

Benefits

A rose quartz heart carving.

Rose Quartz benefits are linked to love and femininity. Some of the major benefits you may experience from this crystal are:

  • Promote self love
  • Fosters loving relationships with others
  • Increased compassion for others
  • Promotes calmness
  • Physically it may help improve circulation and prevent heart attacks

How To Care For Rose Quartz

Recharge Rose Quartz by immersing it in salt water (Himalayan or sea/ocean water), by placing in sunlight or moonlight or by using other crystals, like Selenite. You can also remove any negative energy by smoke cleansing your crystals with incense.

Where To Buy Rose Quartz

A hand holding out 4 rose quartz tumbles.

Crystals should only be purchased from reliable sellers who source their products consciously. There are many fake crystals on the market and unethical practices in sourcing these stones.

We have consciously sourced, legitimate Rose Quartz available for sale with new options added regularly. You can also find us on Tiktok where we hold really fun live sales.