{"product_id":"large-rose-quartz-crystal-sphere-21988","title":"Large Rose Quartz Crystal Sphere 9cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRose Quartz Crystals for Sale from Madagascar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful, large \u003cstrong\u003eRose Quartz Sphere\u003c\/strong\u003e measuring 9cm in diameter has been carefully cut by artisans and hand-polished to emphasise its clarity and wonderfully mellow pale-pink shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Rose Quartz Made Of? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz is a \u003cstrong\u003esilica mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e primarily composed of silicon dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quartz family of minerals encompasses a wide range of stones, including sub-sets such as \u003cstrong\u003eChalcedony gems\u003c\/strong\u003e like \u003cstrong\u003eJasper\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAgate\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz can occur in many colours, such as purple\u003cstrong\u003e Amethyst\u003c\/strong\u003e, golden-yellow \u003cstrong\u003eCitrine\u003c\/strong\u003e, and grey-brown \u003cstrong\u003eSmoky Quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose Quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e is the baby pink variety of this versatile mineral, and is sometimes thus referred to as \u003cstrong\u003ePink Quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes Rose Quartz Pink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe famous rose-pink colour of this stone is understood to be caused by traces of titanium, iron and manganese within the microscopic crystal structure, or the presence of tiny fibres of pink dumortierite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, scientists are still not certain as to the exact cause of Rose Quartz's enigmatic colour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Does Rose Quartz Come From?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose Quartz can be found in many locations worldwide including the USA, India, and Brazil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, Madagascan Rose Quartz is considered by many to be the best in the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece was sourced from the Antsirabe region of \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRose Quartz History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz’s name comes from the German language, however, the Ancient Greeks referred to what is now known as \u003cstrong\u003eClear Quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e with their word for ‘ice cold’. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProminent thinkers of the time believed the mineral to have been created from ice due to its clarity and transparency. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRose Quartz Myth And Legend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mineral has a storied history, and its influence can be seen in cultures all over the world, from the Aboriginal people of Australia, to Ancient Egyptian and Roman myth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ancient Egyptians used Rose Quartz to make talismans, whilst the Pre-Historic people of Ireland used it to make tools. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ancient Rome and Greek, Rose Quartz became an important symbol of the God of Love, (referred to as Eros by the Greeks, but most commonly known as Cupid), who was believed to have brought the stone down to Earth to spread romance and love. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Mesopotamia, encompassing Iraq, used this gem to make jewellery: Rose Quartz beads have been discovered dating back to 7000 BC. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRose Quartz Crystal Healing Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes referred to as a \u003cstrong\u003eLove Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, Rose Quartz is purported to have a nurturing energy that can encourage love in the user.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epink gem\u003c\/strong\u003e is believed to encourage unconditional love for yourself and for other people, as well as attract love from others. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft, dream-like haze of this gem’s translucent surface reflects its soothing nature, which enables it to alleviate negative feelings and bring peace to its user. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose Quartz's dreamy aesthetic also hints at another of its many powers; the ability to banish nightmares, and improve dream recall. 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