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Rose quartz is mined in many places around the world, including South Dakota and Brazil. Brazil is the largest supplier of rose quartz.
Function
Rose quartz is used in jewelry and as a decorative element. It is also a common element in crystal healing. A small number of cosmetics contain a form of rose quartz.
Metaphysical Uses
Rose quartz is one of the stones used to attract love in magic. In crystal healing, it represents love (both romantic and self-love) and healing the heart. It is one of the stones used in work with the heart chakra, as pink (along with green) is one of that chakra's colors.
Cautions
A form of "micronized" (finely ground so that the particles are only a few micrometers long) rose quartz is used in some lipstick. According to CosmeticsDatabase.com, there may be health risks associated with the use of micronized rose quartz.
Fun Fact
South Dakota's state mineral is rose quartz.