Rose Quartz 
SiO2 - Silicon Dioxide
Pink or peach-colored quartz is called Rose Quartz. Rose quartz is often worn as crystal pendants or bead necklaces.
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Adopted rose quartz as its official mineral in 1966. Pinkish quartz is called rose quartz. It ranges from transparent to translucent. Translucent rose quartz is much more common and is used for beads, cabochons, carvings, and architectural purposes.
Rose quartz, mined in the southern Black Hills, is the state mineral. It was discovered near Custer in the late 1880s. It is used primarily for ornaments and jewelry.
Care and Treatment
Rose Quartz will chip and crack rather easily.
Rose Quartz fades in the sun; most Rose Quartz is dyed.
Hardness
Rose Quartz has a hardness of 7.
Specific Gravity: 2.65 - 2.66
Healing
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General: Transmitter & amplifier of healing energy & clarity; balancer, channeler of universal energy & unconditional love; all purpose healer; programmable.
Rose Quartz: Lymphatic cancer & circulatory problems; helps the psychologically inflexible.
Heart chakra opener; love & self-acceptance healer for emotional wounds; dissipates anger & tension.
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Anniversary Gemstone
Mystical Properties
Though not meant to replace traditional medical treatment, Rose Quartz is used to balance ones emotions and open the heart.
Lore
The star effect seen in some Rose Quartz cabochans and beads happen when rutile inclusions are present.
Wiccans supposedly use Rose Quartz for forgiveness.
Rose Quartz is the US State Gemstone of South Dakota.
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