Strawberry Quartz: benefits and properties

Strawberry quartz is a natural stone with soft shades of pink and red. Appreciated for its soothing properties, it promotes love, compassion and emotional balance. Its unique brilliance makes it a perfect choice for DIY costume jewelry.
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Where does the name strawberry quartz come from?

The name of this gemstone comes from the English"strawberry quartz", which translates as"quartz fraise" in French. Not an official name in mineralogical classification, it simply refers to its distinctive appearance and color, reminiscent of ripe strawberries.

History of strawberry quartz

Strawberry quartz was discovered relatively recently compared with other types of quartz. Its first appearance in the gemstone trade dates back to the 1970s. For this reason, there is no known history, myth or legend of strawberry quartz prior to this date.

What color is strawberry quartz?

Transparent to translucent, strawberry quartz is a stone distinguished by its pinkish to reddish color, ranging from light pink to deep red. It contains inclusions of iron oxide, goethite or hematite, which often create a sparkling effect or patterns within the stone.

It is often confused with rose quartz, rhodonite, kunzite or rhodochrosite or pink tourmaline (rubellite).

What are the properties of strawberry quartz?

This fine stone belongs to the quartz family. With a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, it is relatively scratch-resistant. Its density, 2.65 g/cm³, is similar to that of other quartz varieties.

Where is strawberry quartz found?

The main deposits are in Mexico, South Africa, Brazil and Russia.

What are the benefits of strawberry quartz?

In lithotherapy, this fine stone is associated with love, joy and positive energy. Some believe that strawberry quartz helps to balance emotions and dispel negativity, bringing a sense of inner peace. It is said to ward off stress and provide a feeling of optimism.

Which chakra for strawberry quartz? Like many pink or red stones, strawberry quartz is associated with the heart chakra, but it is also linked to the crown chakra.
This fine stone would be particularly well suited to the heart chakra, promoting love, compassion and attracting positive energies into relationships.
It could also help the crown chakra by connecting love to spirituality.

If you're a native of the Cancer, Libra or Taurus zodiac signs, this gemstone is for you!

Please note: our gemstones are not sold for lithotherapy. The effects of stones have not been scientifically proven. Natural stones are no substitute for medical expertise or treatment.

How do I purify and recharge strawberry quartz?

Like all natural stones, it needs to be purified and recharged to eliminate accumulated negative energies and fully restore its energy.
If you wish to clean your stone before purifying it, simply rinse it for a few minutes under clear water. Then dry it well with a soft cloth and purify it with fumigations of sandalwood, palo santo or white sage.
To recharge it, it's very simple: expose it to moonlight all night long, especially during a full moon. You can also place it on a cluster of clear quartz or amethyst.

How to wear strawberry quartz

This pink-red stone goes equally well with cool and warm tones. The silver color of925 sterling silver orstainless steel will give it a fresh, contemporary look. The golden hue of gold plating and gold filled (laminated gold) will give it a timeless, refined feel.

Which stone to wear with strawberry quartz? In lithotherapy, this gemstone can be combined with several other stones to create synergies and reinforce certain energies.

• With rose quartz, it would intensify self-love, romantic love and compassion.
• Amethyst would reinforce its soothing and spiritual properties.
• Combined with citrine, it stimulates creativity and helps maintain a positive attitude.
• Combined with green aventurine, it promotes a positive state of mind and attracts good luck.

On the other hand, it should not be used with certain natural stones such ashematite,black obsidian, sunstone or garnet. These stones have energies that are too different or opposite and could disrupt the energy of strawberry quartz.