Rose quartz crystals in larger sizes. These stones have been cut from material mined in Brazil.
The colour of rose quartz varies depending on where in the world the stone was mined. Most rose quartz being sold commercially has been heat treated which enhances the colour.
The reason for doing this is because rose quartz that exhibits a richer or deeper shade of pink tends to more popular.
The colour of these stones is relatively subtle which leads me to believe they have not been heat treated. They have only been very lightly polished so natural anomalies and imperfections have not been polished out.
Some crystal healers believe polishing a stone can affect its energy and ability to heal. Well polished rocks and minerals enhance a stone's beauty and will often make it more tactile.
According to the late Judy Hall author of the Crystal Bible stones with imperfections often have a stronger energy.
The size of these rose quartz crystals is generally quite large. They vary from highly translucent to opaque and have a vitreous lustre.
Please use the listings below for multiples of 5, 10 or 20 stones.