rose quartz

American

noun

a rose-red to pink variety of crystalline quartz usually found in massive form and used as a gem or ornamental stone.

rose quartz British

noun

a rose-pink often translucent variety of quartz that is used for ornaments

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Etymology

Origin of rose quartz

First recorded in 1810–20

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rose quartz

But the benefits for those mining rose quartz trinkets that sell on Ebay for a few dollars are likely far smaller.

From National Geographic ● Feb. 5, 2024

She was beautiful in layers of rose quartz necklaces, the stone of compassion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2023

I tend to prefer rocks like aura quartz and rose quartz because they're stunning but also usually help me communicate and give me emotional support and relationship healing.

From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2023

Pink sapphire, rose quartz, star ruby, rhodonite, rubellite, pink tourmaline and — last but certainly not least — pink diamonds.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2022

Other stones you might find are the quartz gems: rose quartz, amethyst, rock crystal, agate, jasper, bloodstone.

From Let's Collect Rocks and Shells by Shell Union Oil Corporation

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