Pink quartz

ETYMOLOGY: It comes from the Greek word "kristallos" meaning ice. And "Hard" in Slavic.

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Trigonal.

PRINCIPLE OF FORMATION: Primary.

CLASS MINERAL: Oxides, quartz group.

MINERAL ELEMENTS CHEMICAL FORMULA: SiO2 + Na, Al, Fe, Ti + (Ca, Mg, Mn).

HARDNESS: 7 on the Mohs scale.

FIELDS: Brazil, India, Madagascar, United States, Kenya, Namibia, Sri Lanka and Mozambique, Spain (Caceres).

MINERALOGY: Originates from pegmatites (it is an igneous rock that has a grain size of around 20 mm) and thus form compact masses, sometimes groups of crystals form through a hydrothermal formation its pink color is due to the presence of manganese and titanium, and the transfer of charges between Ti2 - Ti3. Thanks to the presence of fine needles of rutile formation of the asterismo is possible in this mineral.

MYTHOLOGY: For centuries rose quartz has been considered the stone of fertility, was used for healing penalties related to love and suffering of women, also applies to create the magic of love. Minas Gerais in Brazil is the global supplier of rose quartz.

PROPERTIES: It is said that encourages openness and the desire to create an atmosphere of well-being, frees us from the concerns and helps us discern between good and evil, help us to turn our attention to cover our basic needs, our power esteem, strength of heart, romance and the ability to love, is an excellent stone to overcome the crisis of middle life, attracts love, trust and harmony.

CHAKRAS: Heart.

ZODIAC SIGN: It's related to all zodiac signs.

USES: Meditation, collection, jewelery.