Rose Quartz is a pink variety of Quartz and has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. Rose Quartz is one of the most popular gemstones in the world. Known as the stone of love, it is prized for its ability to bring forth unconditional love, harmony and healing into one’s life. The soothing energy of the stone is thought to release stress and heal emotional trauma related to love and other matters of the heart. Rose Quartz is an ideal stone for meditation, stimulating and opening the heart chakra, and inviting compassion, empathy, and forgiveness into one's life. Rose Quartz can be found in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.