What is Rose quartz?
[[File:Kwarc róźowy.jpg|thumb|Rose quartz]] '''Rose quartz''' is a [[Transparency|translucent]] pink to rose-red variety of [[quartz]].<ref>[https://geology.com/gemstones/rose-quartz/ Rose Quartz | Geology]</ref><ref>[https://takanta.com/rose-quartz Rose Quartz Crystal: Meaning, Healing Properties & Benefits] </ref> It is rarely found as a crystal and is far more common in massive form. Among [[Jewel|gemstone]]s, rose quartz is considered a semiprecious stone that may be used in jewelry. The earliest known use of rose quartz in civilisation was in 7000 BC, where in archaeological sites, researchers have found beads made from Rose Quartz in Egypt and other ancient civilisations. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Rose Quartz Meaning, Uses, and Healing Properties.|url=https://aurorasaigon.com/blog/rose-quartz-and-its-meaning-and-healing-powers|access-date=2024-11-24|website=aurorasaigon.com|language=en}}</ref> Rose quartz stones that are nearly transparent are sometimes cut to make flat surfaces called facets, to better reflect light. Rose quartz is also popular in the new age community for perceived metaphysical properties.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-10-19|title=From Love to Healing: Unlocking the Symbolic Meaning of Pink Quartz|url=https://hiddenjuju.com/blogs/crystal-clues/from-love-to-healing-unlocking-the-symbolic-meaning-of-pink-quartz|access-date=2023-10-19|website=Hidden JuJu|language=en}}</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Gemstones]]