While Feldspar is the most abundant mineral in the Earth’s crust, quartz is the second most abundant, yet it is more commonly used than Feldspar due to its piezoelectric abilities. Rose Quartz is a type of Feldspar. It comprises a continuous framework of SiO4 silicon–oxygen tetrahedra, with each oxygen being shared between two tetrahedra, giving an overall formula of SiO2.
Wide varieties of quartz exist, several of which are semi-precious gemstones like Amethyst and Citrine. You can find pink and usually transparent Rose quartz in South Africa, the United States, Brazil, Japan, India, and Madagascar. Trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese cause a beautiful pink color.
The Love Crystal
Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional love and infinite peace and is one of the most important crystals for the heart and heart chakra. This crystal teaches us the true essence of agape love. It purifies and opens the heart at all subtle energy levels, bringing deep inner healing.
Rose quartz is a perfect crystal for releasing unexpressed emotions and heartache and changing emotional conditioning that no longer serves a purpose. In addition, this gem may strengthen the physical heart and circulatory system and helps release bodily toxins.
Rose Quartz is A Seeker and A Keeper
According to The Seven Secrets of Crystal Talismans, Rose Quartz is a Seeker and Simplifier crystal because of its crystalline structure. Its structure helps us when we begin new endeavors and opportunities and achieve our goals.
The most popular type of crystal is a Seeker because they help us find new love, capabilities, or ways of living. It is also a Transformer because it is an oxide that becomes more stable in oxygen. Use it when you want to transform yourself and situations, your health, and your outlook.
Archangels associated with Rose Quartz are Arial (Lion of God), Gabriel (Strength of God), Haniel (Joy or Grace of God), Michael (Who is Like God), and Raphael (God Heals).
Sources:
Wikipedia
The Crystal Bible, by Judy Hall
The Seven Secrets of Crystal Talismans, by Henry M. Mason