Rose Quartz Gemstone
Rose Quartz, a crystalline mineral, having a translucent, grainy, cloudy or hazy appearance, is one of the most sought members of the Quartz family. Exhibiting a pale pink to a rose red hue due to the existence of titanium, iron and manganese in the material. Because of the presence of this demure, pretty and playful pink colour, it becomes more popular among the community of jewellery lovers. Scoring a 7 on the Mohs hardness scale makes it suitable to be used as a gemstone and an ornamental stone. The mineral crystal of Rose Quartz is cut and polished by skilled artisans as a cabochon, displaying a star-like effect which makes it more adequate for making pendants, earrings, rings, bracelets, fashion beads and other trinkets. Not only this, but it is also considered a soothing gemstone, promoting love, warmth, and emotional healing. Possessing these various qualities, the gemstone is also known as the Heart Stone or the Love Stone.