Quartz is a silica with several different attractive varieties. The colours that occur in quartz are caused by impurities such as ferric oxide in violet amethyst or manganese or titanium in rose quartz. It crystallises in the form of masses, grains, druse and prismatic hexagonal crystals. Quartz has piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties and the polarity of the crystal will change when it is either subjected to pressure or heat, as well as when it is held in the hand.

It is said that quartz crystals were used in Atlantis and Lemuria for rejuvenation. Ancient priests used it to dispel negative energy. The ancient Greeks believed it was water frozen by their Gods and therefore called it Krystallos, meaning 'ice'. Romans used to carry it during the summer to keep their hands cool. They also used it for pain relief and treat fevers and swellings. During the middle ages it was placed upon the tongue to reduce a fever.

Quartz is known as the master healer and used in conjunction with other crystals and minerals, it amplifies their effect. Kirlain photography has revealed that when held in the hand, the strength of the energy field is at least doubled. In general, quartz clears blockages and balances the spiritual, physical, mental and emotional planes as well as giving clarity and bestowing energy.

This is a large Rose Quartz tumblestone. 

Rose quartz is pink quartz that is often called the "Love Stone." It is a stone of unconditional love that opens the heart chakra to all forms of love: self-love, family love, platonic love, and romantic love. The high energy of quartz gives rose quartz the property of enhancing love in virtually any situation. In turn, this lowers stress. All in all it is a very soothing and happy stone.

Emotionally rose quartz brings gentleness, forgiveness, compassion, kindness and tolerance. It raises one's self-esteem and sense of self-worth. It helps balance emotions and heal emotional wounds and traumas, even grief, bringing peace and calm. Rose quartz removes fears, resentments and anger. It can also heal and release childhood traumas, neglect, and lack of love, in part by enhancing inner awareness. It can help with reconciliation with family and others. Overwhelming or unreasonable guilt is eased by rose quartz.

In the psychic and spiritual realms, rose quartz is often used to attract love, and for love spells. It is also used to ease the process of transition in dying. Rose quartz can be helpful for dream recall and dream work.

Physically rose quartz is used in crystal healing to benefit the heart, the circulatory system, fertility, headaches, kidney disease, migraines, sexual dysfunction, sinus problems, throat problems, depression, addictions, ear aches, slowing signs of aging, reducing wrinkles, spleen problems, fibromyalgia, and reaching one's ideal weight / weight loss. Rose quartz is also helpful and protective during pregnancy and with childbirth. It is also sometimes said that rose quartz is helpful for supporting brain functions and increasing intellect.

Rose quartz is associated with the heart chakra.

1 large Tumblestone

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