Strawberry Quartz
$85.00
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Strawberry Quartz From Russia 2.24 CT
Strawberry quartz is a rare, macro-crystalline quartz that gets its signature pinkish-red color and "berry-like" appearance from visible mineral inclusions, primarily iron oxides such as hematite, lepidocrocite, and goethite.
Key Characteristics & Sourcing
- Composition & Color: Its color ranges from pale pink to deep strawberry red. It is a durable stone (7 on the Mohs hardness scale), making it ideal for daily wear.
- Origin: Notable deposits are primarily sourced from Brazil, Russia, Kazakhstan, and parts of Africa.
- Synthetic Variants: It is frequently faked. Synthetic "strawberry quartz" is typically just colored glass or melted quartz, which lacks the natural, random fractures and distinct mineral platelets of the authentic stone.
Crystal Properties & Uses
In the realm of crystal healing and metaphysical practices, strawberry quartz is highly prized.
- Primary Associations: It is widely associated with universal love, emotional balance, and gratitude.
- Zodiac Association: It is astrologically considered a birthstone for Libra.
- How to use it: Because of its hardness, it is frequently fashioned into bracelets, tumbled stones, and polished shapes. Practitioners suggest keeping it on your left side to encourage feelings of self-love and to radiate positive vibrations outwardly.