Amethyst, rock crystal, rauchtopaz, morion, citrine, heliotrope are just a few examples of quartz varieties. There are a lot of natural reserves of quartz crystals. However, it is still counterfeited. Imitations of quartz are suitable for inexpensive jewelry, but in the case of precious jewelry, the seller is simply obliged to tell the buyer the whole truth about the product. However, this information is often kept silent.
Natural rose quartz
How the mineral is mined
The pink variety of quartz is found mainly in pegmatites - rocks of igneous origin. Often found in hydrothermal veins.
To expose mineral layers, the top layers of soil are removed using earthmoving machines. Explosives are rarely used, because... the structure of the material is damaged by a sudden change in temperature. Quartz cores and fragments are easily identified in the structure of the exposed rock: they look like transparent or translucent glass.
The pink color of the stone is given by its composition of iron, manganese and titanium.
The stone can be found all over the world, but the largest deposits are located in Madagascar, India, the USA and Brazil. In Russia, mining is carried out in Karelia and Altai.
Contraindications
The list of contraindications includes:
- pathologies of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems (cardiovascular failure, hypertension, circulatory failure, severe forms of atherosclerosis, blood diseases, dilated superficial vessels);
- chronic diseases of internal organs in the relapse stage;
- disorders of the digestive system (stomach ulcer);
- endocrine diseases (thyrotoxicosis);
- tuberculosis.
Patients with hypersensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, tumors of various origins and renal failure are also not allowed to undergo the procedure using the Quartz device.
It is not recommended to carry out physical therapy at elevated body temperatures or immediately after an illness. In controversial cases, additional consultation with a doctor is required.
Reasons for unusual color and its variations
The pink shades of the gem are usually associated with the presence of titanium, iron and manganese in the material. However, recent diffraction studies have shown that the specific color is caused mainly by inclusions of thin fibers of dumortierite - aluminum borosilicate.
In nature, there is a variety of rose quartz that forms small crystals.
It is less common and is characterized by increased transparency. Its color is due to the presence of aluminum and phosphates in the structure.
Benefits of quartz treatment
Procedures using Quartz equipment to replenish vitamin D deficiency and generally strengthen the body must be carried out with extreme caution. Our doctors have the appropriate level of training, which is confirmed by the necessary diplomas and certificates.
With the right approach, quartz treatment allows you to normalize the functioning of the immune system, reduce the severity of skin rashes and dermatoses, and have a beneficial effect on internal organs, normalizing their functions.
In addition to general (whole body) and local (individual areas - ears, throat, nasal cavity, skin) quartzization of the body, they resort to irradiation of rooms to disinfect air and sterilize medical instruments.
Detailed description of the appearance of natural quartz
The mineral is extremely beautiful: it has delicate muted shades and a varied structure. Each copy is unique and endowed with individuality.
Rose quartz is a rare stone.
Stone structure
Unlike other types of quartz, the pink type has a hexagonal type macrocrystalline structure, which makes it look like a stone with a heterogeneous composition. It is fragile, so there are many chips and cracks on its surface and inside. Most samples contain inclusions of foreign substances.
Morion
The most unusual example of quartz is morion, or black quartz. It does not transmit light through itself, unless it is cut into thin slices. It is almost impossible to reproduce such crystals artificially.
Morion
Don’t forget to also ensure that the price of the product matches its type. And also conduct a spectral analysis in the laboratory if the above verification methods do not convince you of the authenticity of the stone.
To avoid all these worries, it is better to buy jewelry with quartz in specialized stores, where they will calmly present you with a certificate and other documentation confirming the natural origin of the mineral.
Ways to distinguish natural rose quartz from fake
The level of development of modern technologies makes it easy to obtain synthetic quartz in laboratory conditions. Although mostly natural material circulates on the market, to make a safe purchase it is worth learning how to distinguish a fake from the original.
Natural stone has a heterogeneous color.
Indications
Quartzization is carried out only after passing an examination, which includes laboratory and instrumental diagnostic methods. The procedure is indicated for patients who have:
- ENT diseases (allergic rhinitis, tonsillitis, adenoiditis, etc.);
- pathologies of the respiratory system (bronchitis, bronchial asthma and other respiratory diseases);
- disturbances in the functioning of the genitourinary system in women;
- diseases and trophic lesions of the skin;
- chronic arthritis and arthrosis;
- nervous system disorders;
- vitamin D deficiency.
Ultraviolet irradiation also helps restore the body's resistance to infectious diseases.
Features of caring for natural quartz
This mineral is both hard and brittle. It is suitable for making most jewelry, but requires careful use and storage. To ensure that stone products remain beautiful, you should follow several rules:
- protect the gem from impacts to avoid chipping and scratches;
- keep away from sunlight to prevent or slow fading;
- wash off dirt with a soapy water solution;
- Do not use ultrasonic devices or steam cleaners for cleaning.
Properties and uses of stone
The physicochemical properties of the mineral are identical to those of other representatives of quartz rock.
Opaque crystals, which are more common, are used for making crafts, inexpensive jewelry, and decoration. Rare transparent crystals are used by jewelers to make expensive jewelry.
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Physical properties
The chemical formula of the mineral is SiO2, this formula is inherent in any quartz rock. Rose quartz has a Moss hardness of 7, which is a fairly hard mineral.
The density of the mineral is 2.6 grams per cubic centimeter. The surface shine is glass. The melting point is 800 degrees, but already at 300 degrees the mineral loses color.
Medicinal properties
The healing properties of the mineral are associated with its effect on mental balance.
- The stone helps calm anxious thoughts and relive difficult memories.
- Even the ancient Egyptians used rose quartz powder for rubbing the skin and bathing. The skin after such procedures became silky and elastic. The mineral has a general healing effect and prolongs life.
- The water in which the mineral has lain for a day is charged with its energy. Washing with such water improves the condition of the skin, eliminates acne and swelling, and smoothes out wrinkles.
- Quartz affects the condition of the heart, blood vessels, and lungs. The mineral should be worn by people recovering from myocardial infarction or stroke.
- The gem helps pregnant women. They endure pregnancy and childbirth more easily and recover faster.
How and what to treat with the stone, see the lithotherapist's review:
Magic properties
According to Feng Shui, rose quartz is the guardian of the hearth. In Asian countries, it is customary to decorate the house with a “tree of happiness”, the leaves of which are made of quartz plates. Various rose quartz figurines are also used for this purpose.
Amulets with rose quartz are recommended to be worn by people with a negative perception of the world. The mineral makes a person softer and calmer, teaches him the ability to forgive, and relieves him of envy.
To attract the opposite sex, girls need to wear a pendant or bracelet on their left hand. A brooch that needs to be pinned on the left side of the chest is suitable for this purpose.
Esotericists conduct soul cleansing sessions using rose quartz. It helps get rid of long-standing psychological traumas. During the first sessions, your health may even worsen, because your memory will release all the difficult moments. After a few sessions, a feeling of lightness will come.
Rose quartz is a talisman for creative people. It helps to maximize talent and increases self-confidence. A creative person needs to carry a piece of raw rose quartz with him, so the energy of the stone will be stronger.
It is important to remember that quartz amulets cannot be worn constantly. The stone is so powerful that it can completely immerse its owner in the world of illusions. Then it will be difficult for a person to be in real life.
Rose quartz reveals its properties most fully when combined with amethyst. The protective properties of the gem are enhanced next to turquoise. The mineral goes well with pearls, and among precious stones - with sapphire.
Such neighbors as garnet, malachite, ruby, and jasper are contraindicated for quartz. The mineral has a neutral relationship with amber and obsidian.
The element of the mineral is Air. Patron planet - Venus.
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Who is the stone suitable for according to their zodiac sign and name?
Rose quartz has a positive effect on representatives of all zodiac signs:
- Aries - develops perseverance, the desire for excellence;
- Taurus - gives wisdom and prudence, helps to find love;
- Gemini - gives success in career, financial affairs, stimulates intuition;
- Cancer - develops endurance, improves health;
- Leo - increases well-being;
- Virgo - gives luck in personal and financial affairs;
- Libra - helps to find love;
- Scorpio - helps fulfill desires;
- Sagittarius - helps to achieve inner harmony;
- Capricorn - gives good luck in financial matters;
- Aquarius - improves mood;
- Pisces - gives success in love and career.
The mineral is also not picky about names. Most of all, it suits girls with soft, gentle names - Alina, Natalya, Sofya.
Mineral spell
With rose quartz they make a spell for love. First you need to cleanse the gem from negative energy. To do this, dissolve a spoonful of salt in a glass of water. The gem is dipped into water and placed on the windowsill. The crystal should lie in salt water for a day.
To carry out the ritual you need four prepared gems. The table is covered with a lace tablecloth and candles are placed in the corners.
The ceremony begins at midnight. They light candles and take gems in their hands. They call upon spirits from the four corners of the world.
Presenting what they want, they ask the spirits to help them find love. The brighter the picture appears, the greater the chances of finding what you want.
Gems are placed under a mattress or pillow. There is no need to carry them with you all the time.
About the love properties of the stone, see this video review:
Cost of products made from real rose quartz
Products made from rose quartz are rare on sale, but their cost is low. The minimum price of a carat is about $5, but can increase 10-15 times depending on the quality characteristics of the natural material: rarity of shades, transparency, structure, size. Weight is not fundamental to pricing because... the density of the mineral varies greatly.
The cost of jewelry depends on the frame material and manufacturer.
| Product type | Starting price, rub. |
| Bracelet | 500 |
| Pendant | 500 |
| Ring | 600 |
| Beads | 1000 |
| Earrings | 1000 |
| Necklace | 30000 |
In practice, processed gemstones are valued lower than settings. For example, products in gold become at least 10 times more expensive.
Rauchtopaz (smoky quartz)
Of the other varieties of quartz, smoky quartz is the most expensive. It is better known to the general public as rauchtopaz, but has nothing in common with topaz. This crystal is loved for its special star effect, obtained due to the accumulation of rutile substance in it. It is almost impossible to achieve such an effect artificially.
Rauchtopaz (smoky quartz)
How to distinguish rock crystal from glass
Glass pendants or decorative figurines are often passed off as rock crystal products. The properties of the mineral will help you recognize a fake. It is worth paying attention to the following features:
- You should be wary of products that are distinguished by crystal transparency and low price.
- The glass will quickly heat up if you hold it in your palm, but the natural stone will remain cool.
- The mineral crystals do not contain bubbles, which are often found in glass analogues.
- Smoothly curving edges of the holes in the beads or the smoothness of the crystal edges indicate that the item is most likely smelted.
- Glass is much softer than rock crystal, so it will remain scratched by hard objects. Natural crystals themselves will leave marks on the glass if it is scratched, so there should be no scratches or chips on an authentic product.
Interaction with Zodiac Signs
How does astrology view rose quartz and which zodiac sign is it suitable for? It can be worn by almost everyone, but the gem has different effects on people born under different constellations. Rose quartz and Taurus are friends, as are Aquarius, Libra, Capricorn and Cancer. For these signs, it becomes a talisman of love, reveals creative abilities, and gives confidence. For Libra and Capricorn, its ability to increase self-confidence is especially important.
Rose quartz according to the zodiac sign is suitable for Leo. Men need it to attract success, and women need the ability to attract the opposite sex, even to manipulate a partner. Virgo, under the influence of the stone, will be critical in choosing a companion. It can make Aries aggressive and stubborn. Scorpio will get rid of constant self-criticism and internal torment and will see the world in brighter colors. Gemini will gain integrity and move away from constant contradictions.
The crystal is not very suitable for Pisces. They can plunge headlong into their illusory world. Therefore, this sign should wear the stone with great caution. Sagittarius, under the influence of the mineral, is able to reconsider his attitude towards others, become more delicate and less straightforward. The stone has the best effect on people who were born on the first lunar day. The stone also interacts well with the zodiac sign, which is patronized by Venus and the Moon, as well as the elements of Water, Earth and Fire.
Types of quartz[edit]
Crystalline quartz[edit]
Usually transparent and translucent, painted in all the colors of the rainbow.
- Aquaaurite
(from “aqua” - water and “aur” - aurum, gold). Dislocation of the brain. The thinnest layer of gold is sprayed onto quartz, then it becomes like aquamarine: it acquires a rich blue-green hue, which changes noticeably depending on the viewing angle. Don't ask me why this is necessary. Just a beautiful brand. - Herkimer Diamonds
, also
Diamonds
. Small quartz crystals of high purity and clarity, quarried in Herkimer County, New York. A completely ordinary rock crystal, not much different from any other, but for some reason they have gained particular popularity among those who believe in the magical properties of stones. - Rock crystal
. Crystal is simply a type of glass with a high lead content. Rock crystal is a pure, colorless and transparent variety of quartz. Before the invention of rhinestones, they were used as a substitute for more expensive transparent stones, mainly diamond. Transparent rock crystal was popular in optics of past centuries as a substitute for the then imperfect glass. Known for its thermal conductivity: you can safely pour boiling water into a samovar and a glass made of rock crystal, but the glass one will burst. Nowadays it is mainly used by all sorts of fortune tellers and sorcerers in the form of a crystal ball - an attribute of witchcraft. After an inexpensive process for the synthesis of rock crystal was invented, natural crystal finally became just a cheap decorative stone. Even sculptures are made from synthetic rock quartz! A special chic of recent years: tableware made of synthetic rock crystal, resistant to damage and temperature changes. Not every synthetic glass will hold up. It also looks better than glass. - There are also quartz filters for water and, oddly enough, light.
- a purple variety of quartz. Densely colored crystals are most prized. Our Ural amethysts are very densely colored and change color from violet to purple depending on light sources.
- The myth “amethyst is a stone of sobriety” is not confirmed by any serious historical research. I suspect that this is just a historical tale. In addition, amethyst can be dark, which does not fit well with diluted wine.
- an attempt to disguise it as a more expensive stone: verdelite - green tourmaline, less often emerald. All green amethysts are created from ordinary low-grade pale amethysts by heating and sometimes baking. Don’t even think about blurting out in front of a mineralogist that there are natural “green amethysts”! You can't collect the bones!
. Quartz, sometimes colored like amethyst, sometimes like citrine. Plays whimsically with a variety of colors. Popular brand. Keep in mind that cheap technology for the synthesis of ametrine has now been developed, and natural stones rarely hit the shelves.
is another mineral that does not exist in nature. In fact, quartz colored blue with inclusions of dumortierite occurs in nature, but it is cloudy and not decorative. Pure and transparent synthetic blue quartz usually imitates topaz and aquamarine in cheap jewelry.
, also known as “rauchtopaz”, is a trademark, an attempt to disguise it as a more expensive brown topaz. From pale gray with barely noticeable clouds of natural dye through brown to almost black. The color is rarely deep brown, usually greyish. Dark rauchtopaz stones are often used as raw materials for refining. Back in the 18th century. Russian craftsmen baked them in bread and obtained deep orange citrines (“dumplings”). Now almost all smoky quartz is refined through heating and becomes a rich, even brown; This is how jewelry inserts are made.
| Hairy |
- Quartz-hairy
, “hairy” aka “Hair of Venus”, “Cupid’s Arrows”. Not to be confused with "sunstone". Quartz with inclusions of rutile, which has a bright diamond luster. The rutile needles shimmer and play in the light; they are interesting to look at. Usually, “hairy” means citrine with golden rutile, but it can also be quartz with the inclusion of shiny black rutile, and even amethyst with the inclusion of golden rutile - such a stone is called “onegit” in honor of Eugene Onegin.
| Red quartz |
- Strawberry quartz aka strawberry quartz
. It appeared three years ago, was discovered by chance in the mines of Kazakhstan. It is quartz with hematite flakes, which give it a characteristic pinkish-red or orangish-red color, similar to the color of ripe strawberries. The hematite flakes inside the stone shimmer brightly and shine like red sparks. You won’t find real strawberry quartz during the day; on the shelves they usually sell glass Chinese (Made in China) imitation made of bubbly laminated glass, painted scarlet pink. The author of the edit, living in Omsk, which is next to Astana, had the honor of looking at real Kazakh strawberry quartz. The glass imitation does not even remotely resemble the original. - Morion
. Opaque black, translucent brown in thin plates. Previously used in mourning jewelry. Nowadays it is not used in jewelry; it has been replaced everywhere by black spinel. Morion is covered in bad legends and is considered the stone of drug addicts and those who are tormented by nightmares. Common urban myths. - Praz
. Quartz has a rare green color due to impurities of foreign minerals. Not decorative, unlike prasiolite. - Rose quartz
. A cloudy, fractured variety of quartz. Fades quickly in the sun. It can be asterical (“stars” with six rays), and brightly colored rose quartz with clear stars will be the crown jewel of a mineralogical collection. In jewelry, it is usually not quartz itself, but synthetic quartz with a pink dye, presumably based on Mn (manganese). Such synthetics are extremely transparent and do not fade in the sun. - Citrine
is a yellow variety of quartz. It is replaced by more expensive golden topazes and heliodors. Natural citrines are usually pale in color: light yellow, light yellow-green, pale orange, peach. Bright orange and chartreuse green (“acid” color) quartz is obtained from smoky quartz.
Chalcedony[edit]
Translucent to opaque, rarely monochromatic. The origin is hydrothermal. They are painted in all colors from pale to rich, only blue is rarely seen. Chalcedony may change color slightly when in contact with water and absorb it, this is normal. Keep them away from dyes; they simply absorb them.
- Actually chalcedony
. Usually translucent solid gray, white, pale green. Nondescript. - Agates
. Usually pale colored chalcedony with weak zoning. Agates have countless varieties, differing in structure and color. They are great for small carved trinkets. Agates clearly show how the stone grows and changes over time. Some mineral collectors specialize only in agates.
| Sapphirine |
- Blue chalcedony
aka “sapphirine”. The latter term also refers to the separate mineral sapphirine Mg7Al18Si3O40, so it is better not to use it. Regular pretty milky blue, milky lilac chalcedony with ring stripes. Its transparent jewelry variety without stripes is called the same and is more purple than blue. Jewelry chalcedony is often tinted, because natural stones are of dull colors. - Detroit agate, Detroit agate, fordite
. Has nothing to do with agates. Old hardened paint for cars, originally of the Ford brand, and then of others, vaguely reminiscent of layered agate. - Prazem
. Also green, but cloudy and opaque, usually olive and dirty green shades. It looks a lot like jade and differs in structure. An ordinary ornamental stone, for some reason domestic jewelers don’t like it. - Carnelian
, carnelian, lincurium, sardonyx. A series of translucent chalcedony of similar colors. Carnelian is a meat-red chalcedony. Carnelian (sard) - orangeish and orange-yellow. Lincurium is pale yellow. Sardonyx is white with orange stripes. Usually they are all called “carnelian”. The author of the article in his hometown of Omsk during World War II, due to a shortage of medicines, underwent carnelian therapy, based on supposedly weak radioactive radiation from the mineral. The authorities then threw out all the documents and did the right thing: carnelian has no special properties. Just a beautiful stone with an optimistic orange color. Although the author of the article has a geologist friend who treats his old bones with carnelian and claims that it helps him. A schizotechnical carnelian fan is included.
aka eye quartz. In antiquity, eyes were imitated in statues. They differ from agates by the sharply expressed difference between the layers and their concentricity. All kinds of carved multi-color cameos are still made from onyx, a good material.
- T.n. The green or yellowish "onyx" often used in small carvings, goblets, etc. is actually common calcite with a hardness of 3.0. Everything would be fine if it weren’t covered with varnish on top.
. Bright green, blue-green, emerald chalcedony. The natural color is moderately resistant, fades from extreme dryness and heat, and is restored in a damp and cold place. Transparent, evenly colored, without visible inclusions, is especially valued; it is considered a 3rd order gemstone and is often confused with emerald and imperial jadeite. The remaining cloudy chrysoprase are ordinary ornamental stones of group 1. 90% of the chrysoprase on the shelves is created from ordinary dyed gray chalcedony. Painted stones are simply visible to the naked eye; their paint forms a cobweb pattern and is unevenly distributed.
. Chalcedony with a high content of foreign impurities. Jasper comes in different varieties. The author of the edit can remember offhand three dozen names for different types of jasper, differing in color. You can find jasper for every taste, including the most sophisticated. Jasper is a good ornamental mineral, due to its strength it retains a flawless polish for a long time. It can be used to make stone mosaics, statues, and furniture. I don’t recommend making a bath from jasper; it will be cold and slippery.
- Irminite
is the rarest blue jasper, colored with azure (lapis lazuli). In fact, it is not deep blue, but bluish-gray with blue zones. It is found throughout the world in the form of individual blocks. A good collectible.
. Green or blue-green jasper with red flecks, mostly hematite. Considered a symbol of the sacrificial blood of Jesus. Popular with Catholics, nothing else notable.
Opals[edit]
| (link) The glow of black opal |
There is no color that opal cannot catch and retain, including even modern bright ones like magenta and cyan. Traditionally, opals are divided into noble white, black and ignoble of all kinds of colors. Well-known opals with a bright multi-colored shine are noble ones. The ignoble ones do not have any iridescence, but they come in unexpectedly rich colors: dark blue, grass green, blue-green.
| (link) The brilliance of white opal |
Opal is much less hard than quartz: 5.5 - 6.5 points on the Mohs scale.
All opals, being silica-based, contain some amount of water. Without it, they dry out and crack, losing all their decorative properties. Dry heat (and usually in city apartments the air is very dry) and direct sunlight are destructive for them. It is advisable to occasionally immerse all opals in water for a couple of hours once a month if you do not have a cool, damp place to store them. The opal is also impregnated with the individual sweat secretions of the owner and from this acquires its special color. It is important to keep them away from dyes: they will absorb. Household chemicals, including soap, are extremely harmful to opal.
- Black opal
. He's not black, watch the video. This is the name for opals with a dark gray or blue base, on which bright reflections of various colors are especially clearly visible. Such beauty is worthy of 1 group of precious stones. - White opal
. The same opal, but paler, therefore it is included in group 2 of precious stones. The base is usually pale blue or pale green-blue, and the glitter is also bluish-green. - Fire opal
. Red, orange, deep yellow. Without opalescence, i.e., color shifts. Usually cloudy, the best examples are transparent. This type of opal is diamond-cut or otherwise cut for clear gemstones and is often set into gold items. Included in group 2 of precious stones. It is interesting for its internal play of color - no other mineral has this. - Hyalite
. A stone with an unexpected effect. When dry, it is transparent, without shimmer - but once you put it in water, it will sparkle with all its colors! Capable of absorbing water four times its weight, but dries out very quickly. Very fragile. It is considered an ornamental stone of group 1. Hyalite usually looks like glass that imitates moonstone, i.e. its overall color is bluish, but when exposed to light it is yellow. - Cahalong
. A transitional option between opal itself and chalcedony. Usually snow-white or slightly yellowish, maybe with black streaks. Brittle and porous. Ordinary ornamental stone. - Fossils of organic remains replaced by opal. Sometimes they are even replaced by noble opal. Whether this should be considered a museum exhibit or a precious item is still being debated. Usually large replacements go to the museum, and small ones from something common go to exotic souvenirs. Dinobon
, literally dinosaur bone. A type of opal that replaced the bones of prehistoric reptiles. - Wood opal
from petrified wood.
Differences between artificial and natural materials
Stores often offer customers fakes that are not worth the money. The easiest way to tell quartz from glass is to scratch it with a sharp object. There will be no marks left on the natural material, but the fake will quickly deteriorate. A gem always has a colder surface, this can be felt when touching the product.
In addition, the natural mineral has some defects, since perfect quartz does not occur in nature. The synthetic product heats up much faster, even in the sun. They also differ in weight; glass is always lighter. You can verify the crystalline structure if you place the mineral in water, it will be able to refract light, but a fake will not.
Imitation and fakes
Even the most expensive stones do not have an ideal structure, because during the formation process they grow together with other crystals. When purchasing, please note that natural minerals always have cracks, cloudiness, and uneven color. It happens that one half of the stone is brighter than the other. All this indicates the naturalness of the product and justifies the high cost. In addition, this is a rather rare mineral and cannot be cheap.
Have you come across rose quartz on the market at a low price? Rest assured, it's glass. By creating artificial defects (cracks, veins), sellers try to present it as a natural stone, but it betrays thermal conductivity. The natural mineral hardly heats up from the warmth of your hands.
Although fragile, quartz is harder than glass and can leave scratches.
Impurities of titanium and manganese give the gem a pink color, and air bubbles create micro cracks, which causes heterogeneity and uniqueness. Counterfeits are usually of a uniform color, more like a plastic mass.
It is unlikely that you will be able to recognize a synthetic mineral on your own. Such imitations look quite natural. So only a specialist can recognize a fake.
It is unknown who gave the amazing crystal to people, the Gods or the Earth. But for many millennia, humanity has been using its powerful power of love, harmony, healing and goodness. It can give its owner good luck in business and self-confidence, youth and good health. With its help, they cleanse the home of negative energy and tune a person’s internal waves to calmness, heal mental wounds and improve mutual understanding between people.
Inner faith and the power of the bowels of the earth can truly work miracles.
Budget analogues
Glass or plastic are often used as inexpensive alternatives. It is easy to identify plastic counterfeits at home - they are much lighter than natural stone, scratch easily and sound dull when struck.
Instead of natural inserts, synthetic analogues, as well as natural imitations, can be used in jewelry. Artificial stones are obtained as a result of the synthesis of metal oxides and have all the properties of real minerals, but are cheaper. It will not be possible to determine the authenticity of a crystal without an expert assessment if natural imitations are used. These are inserts that are obtained from waste from processing natural gems by gluing, pressing or alloying.
Myths and legends about the mineral
In ancient times, people believed that an unusual pink pebble appeared on earth with the light hand of the goddess of love. Even then, he was credited with the ability to help in resolving amorous affairs, considering him a talisman of lovers for both men and women.
In addition, people managed to appreciate the special properties of quartz and believed that the mineral could give beauty and youth. The raw mineral was turned into quartz chips and added to cosmetic products for the skin of the face and body.
Easterners have a special relationship with pink pebbles. Since ancient times, they believe that the mineral helps create an atmosphere of peace, comfort and family happiness in the house. Following the laws of Feng Shui, representatives of Eastern civilizations always find a place for crafts at home, hang quartz pictures, install figurines and a bonsai tree made of quartz, which is popular in the East.
Usage
Original jewelry is made from rose quartz. Highly transparent crystals are the most valuable for jewelers. They are used to create massive earrings, pendants, brooches, pendants and much more.
For collectors, this stone is interesting as a rare mineral; crafts and souvenirs are made from it; beautifully fused minerals are also valued.
Low quality stones are used in glass and ceramic production. Large ones are used to make figurines, amulets and decorative dishes.
Rose quartz powder is used in cosmetology as a means for weight loss, body rejuvenation and skin cell regeneration. Designers use it for fashionable interior inserts, cladding and room decoration.
