Rose Quartz is available in various colors ranging from very pale pink to a rose red hue. Its transparency ranges from translucent to transparent with a vitreous luster. Because it rarely forms defined crystals, it is usually available in chunks or polished pieces. It is a member of the macrocrystalline Quartz family with a hardness of seven on the Mohs scale. Its coloration is caused by trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese in the crystal structure.
 
Rose quartz is the nurturing stone that promotes gentleness, compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, kindness, and stress reduction. It is a stone of love. You will have a greater sense of self-worth and self-esteem as a result of this. It has been shown to help balance emotions and heal emotional scars and traumas; it has even been shown to help with grief, bringing peace and calm.
It is said to be effective in removing fears, resentments, anger, and adverse influences like jealousy and avarice. It may also aid in the healing and release of childhood traumas, such as neglect lack of love, by increasing one's awareness of oneself. It can assist in the process of mediation and reconciliation with family members and other individuals.
Rose Quartz's color can range from a soft pink to a deeper pink when tumbled. When exposed to sunlight, it appears to sparkle and can become translucent in its natural state. It is common to find veins or striations of lighter Rose Quartz in the stone that appear almost white.