The Astraea journal

Objects with intention

The quiet power of stone

Discover the meaning, craft and ancient symbolism held within the stones we choose to wear.
A study in energyIssue no. 01

The lapidary collection

Rose Quartz — The Stone of Unconditional Love

Technical Specifications & Composition

  • Chemical Formula: SiO₂ — a variety of macrocrystalline quartz, composed of silicon dioxide. Pink hue from microscopic inclusions of mineral fibres (dumortierite or pink tourmaline).
  • Crystal System: Trigonal (Hexagonal). Forms in massive habits with soft, cloud-like translucency.
  • Hardness: 7 on the Mohs Scale. Robust for everyday wear; avoid harsh chemicals, abrasives, and store separately from harder stones.

Energetic & Spiritual Properties

  • Associated Chakra: Heart Chakra (Anahata) — governs love, compassion, and emotional harmony.
  • Energetic Function & Benefits: Opens and heals the heart, dissolves emotional wounds, fear, and resentment. Cultivates self-worth and self-compassion. Attunes the bearer to the frequency of universal love.

Care & Maintenance

  • Energetic Cleansing: Sacred smoke (white sage, palo santo, sandalwood) or brief burial in natural earth. Avoid prolonged water immersion.
  • Recharging: Full moon overnight, or rested on a clear quartz or selenite cluster. Avoid extended direct sunlight to prevent fading.