The beautiful strawberry quartz is a mineral belonging to the silicates family. The quartz itself is very common, it can be found in large quantities of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, however, the strawberry quartz is not so easy to get, which makes it more appreciated than other variations of quartz . Its main characteristic is its strength and its resistance to weathering on the earth’s surface.
There are two types of quartz, quartz A and quartz B. Strawberry quartz, also known as red quartz, belongs to the classification of quartz A, since it has a trigonal crystalline system, so it fits the category of quartz A.
The word “quartz” comes from a combination of Greek with Slavic, since it comes from the mixture of the Greek word “kristallos”, which translates as “ice”, with the Slavic word “Hard.” And the connotation of strawberry is given by its red color, which is reminiscent of the color of said fruit.
It originated in Africa, where the largest deposits are located, however, it can also be obtained in Kazakhstan, Russia and Brazil, where it is extremely sought after. Strawberry quartz gets its particular color from various inclusions, such as iron oxide, however, various oxides can give red quartz different shades.
In the horoscope, the strawberry quartz represents the zodiac sign of Aries. In addition, many physical, healing, emotional and spiritual properties are attributed to it, and that makes it one of the most important and sought-after minerals today.
It is said that strawberry quartz is capable of helping us live consciously, and it is believed that by using something that contains this mineral, people are capable of having a higher level of consciousness, respecting the laws imposed by the state for a common good.
Likewise, it is believed that it helps us enjoy certain moments when we are comfortable, improves our mood and reduces our own restrictions, as well as providing a general vision and a more positive perspective, improving the quality of life and optimizing decision making.
It is also said that strawberry quartz is able to raise our level of self-esteem if it is very low, which is beneficial to help in the reduction of anxiety and stress, being of popular belief that this stone brings joy and happiness to those who own it.
As a silicate, its chemical composition is SiO2, which means that it belongs to the oxides. In addition, it has impurities of elements such as lithium, sodium, iron, titanium and potassium. It cannot be peeled, because its fracture is conchoidal. Its hardness on the Mohs scale is 7, indicating that it can scratch glass and steel.
Usually, beautifully decorated strawberry quartz is used in costume jewelery and amulets, In addition, it is also used in meditation and alternative medicine to align the heart chakra.
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