This is a beautiful STAR Rose Quartz crystal skull. It's a high quality stone, what is called "gemmy" in the stone business. It has a pretty pink coloring and some nice inclusions running throughout the stone, including shimmery areas, and quite a few rainbows that become visible from different angles. The gemmy areas have a beautiful translucent quality. AND! It has a fantastic star effect in the back of the head! This is best seen as you look at the back of the head, and then turn it side-to-side or tilt it back and forth. The star shows up and moves around. Best seen with a bright light source. Very cool! This comes from an optical phenomenon called "asterism" - a shimmery effect made up of several lines that come together and form a "star". Asterated gems are also called "star" gems, hence the name "Star Rose Quartz".
There may be a few tiny organic spots here and there from inclusions that were close to the surface as the stone was carved and polished. ALL inclusions present come from 100% natural formations in the crystal. It is much nicer 'in person', I guarantee it. Check out how it works with subtle energies below.
It weighs about 2oz and measures approximately 45mm (1 3/4" inches) long X 28mm (1 1/8" inches) tall. Code-072624-21963
Star Rose Quartz exhibits a visual effect called "Asterism". It occurs when there are fibrous inclusions (just like Chatoyancy) that align on ALL of the crystal axes. This results in the cat’s eye effect in two or three directions at once. The best cut to show this effect happens to be a polished high dome shape. The best example is the well-known gemstone called the Star Sapphire. Star Ruby, and Star Rose Quartz are other good examples. Some Rutilated Quartz specimens can have this effect present as well.
Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional love. It is used to help one open it to all forms of love: self-love, family love, platonic love, and romantic love. It is a wonderful energy for self acceptance and raising self-esteem.
The high vibration of rose quartz gives it an ability to support a gentle forgiveness, tolerance, and acceptance of others, in virtually any situation.
Rose Quartz, is the stone of choice for healing emotional traumas and is especially effective when used along with Elestial Quartz. It is an excellent stone to add to any other stone, medicine bag or grid.
In Crystal Healing, Rose quartz is also said to be helpful with weight loss, hay fever, congestion, pneumonia, and skin tag growths. It's also thought to have protective qualities during pregnancy and childbirth.
Rose Quartz is associated with the Heart Chakra.
Rainbows in Crystals aka Rainbow crystals. These are said to be able to manifest some of the purest energies on the physical plane and assist in raising one's spiritual vibrations. It is thought that they may assist one in moving through negativity. They have long been thought to be very helpful in achieving Lucid Dreaming, and are also used in other types of dream work, as they are said to bring about spiritual understanding and clarity to dreams.
They are also used to help manifest, and become aware of, the true meaning of one's "waking dreams."
The Rainbows are believed to assist one in knowing what is appropriate to focus on manifesting.
Rainbow crystals are used during meditation and divination.
They remind us to enjoy and appreciate living in the present moment.
They are associated with the Third Eye.
Native legends speak of crystal skulls as an inheritance from ancient times. Said to “talk and sing” they are believed to carry messages for all mankind, including what may be discovered when we overcome our fear of death.
