Cherry quartz
The stone of joy and gentleness
Pinkish-red glass sold as "cherry quartz"; liked for its cheerful colour and accessible price.
Despite the name, cherry quartz is not natural quartz but man-made glass in a pinkish red, produced industrially and sold as a gemstone. GIA lab testing found round gas bubbles in it, a clear sign of glass. We list it here under its trade name, openly and not as a natural stone.
General information
- Name
- Cherry quartz
- Mineral group
- Glass (not a mineral)
- Chemical formula
- בעיקר SiO₂ (אמורפי)
- Colours
- Cherry pink to reddish pink, sometimes slightly cloudy
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 5–6
- Specific gravity
- 2.2
Zodiac signs
- Taurus
- Libra
Traditional meaning
- Love: Traditionally linked with the heart and warm feelings.
- Joy: Traditionally associated with a light mood.
- Gentleness: Traditionally a reminder to be gentle with yourself.
- Tenderness: Traditionally encourages a loving attitude towards others.
- Optimism: Traditionally brings a touch of brightness to the day.
Care
More delicate than true quartz: glass can scratch and chip with knocks. Clean with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth, and avoid heat, sudden temperature changes and strong cleaners.
Meanings, zodiac signs and elements come from various traditions. They are not scientific or medical information and differ between sources.