Pink stones: names, properties and meaning

Precious stones impress the average person with their beauty and wide variety of color shades. If you do not have special education, you can easily get confused in minerals, because they are often so similar to each other that it is simply impossible to distinguish them without a specialist. In this material we will look at all representatives of pink stones and provide brief information about each of the minerals separately.

general information

The best pink stones: names, properties and meaning:

• Rubellite;
• Kunzite;
• Spinel;
• Morganite;
• Topaz;
• Sapphire;
• Agate;
• Quartz;
• Rhodochrosite;
• Rhodonite;
• Coral;
• Jasper.

Description of minerals

1. Rubellite (from Latin rubellus) is a representative of the raspberry-pink color of tourmaline. Translated from Latin it means “Redish”. Known under other names: red tourmaline, elbaite, sibirite, crimson schorl, daurite, apyrite.

Discovered and registered in 1794 by mineralogist from Ireland R. Kirwan. The place of discovery and subsequent extraction was Brazil, USA: Massachusetts, California, Maine, Namibia, Madagascar. Less common in Czech, German and Italian mines. On the territory of the Russian Federation it is mined in the Middle Urals and the eastern part of Transbaikalia.

The color palette of rubellite is represented by all shades of red and pink. The most common shade is ruby. Chemical formula of the gem: Na(Li,Al)3Al6[(OH)4. Hardness on the Mohs scale is high and ranges from 7.0 to 7.5. The luster is glassy, ​​the transparency is complete. Stone density is 2.9-3.27 g/cm3. Unlike ruby, a ray of light passing through rubellite has 2 shades.

1. Kunzite is a pink representative of spodumene (from Greek Σποδούμενος - “turned to ashes”). It was named in honor of the mineralogist J. Kunz, who discovered the gem in 1902.

The deposit and main mine is in Brazil. Subsequent deposits were California, USA, Africa and Afghanistan.

The chemical formula of the gem is LiAl(Si2O6). Hardness – 7.1. Transparent, luster similar to glass. The color palette is narrow - lilac-pink. The mineral density is 3.22 g/cm3. The largest sample of kunzite is 30 cm long. When heated, the gem irrevocably loses its hue and becomes colorless.

1. Spinel (from Latin Spinella) is a rare cubic crystal. The name of the mineral means “thorn”. Registered in 1779, but history knows the use of spinel since the times of Ancient Rus', then Marco Polo.

The mineral deposits are Sri Lanka, Burma, Vietnam, Tanzania. On the territory of the Russian Federation, in the Ural Mountains, the world's largest spinel nugget was discovered, weighing 16.0 kg.

The chemical formula of the stone is MgAl2O4. Hardness on the Mohs scale is 8.1. Density - in the range of 3.56 -3.73 g/cm3. Full transparency, glass luster.

The color palette of spinel depends on the impurities. It can be colorless, blue, green, yellow, purple, gray and black. But the most popular and richest colors are shades of red and pink.

1. Morganite is a rare specimen of beryl with an admixture of manganese. The gem received its name in honor of its discoverer J.P. Morgan in 1911, and is known by other names: sparrowstone, pink emerald.

Morganite deposits are Pakistan, Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, California, USA. Small accumulations of stone have been discovered in Madagascar.

Chemical formula Be3Al2(Si6O18) with an admixture of manganese. The transparency of the mineral is at an average level, the luster is glassy. Hardness on the Mohs scale is 7.8-8.0. Density – 2.5-3.0 g/cm3.

The color spectrum of morganite is peach, pink and violet-red.

1. Pink topaz is very rare. It acquired its name thanks to its deposit - the island of Topazios in the Red Sea. There is no exact year when this gemstone was discovered. There are known descriptions of topaz in the Mahavansa, an ancient chronicle telling about the use of this stone by the sultans of many countries in the decoration of palaces. In Rus', the stone was first described in the 18th century.

Topaz deposits are: Ilmen Mineralogical Reserve on the territory of the Russian Federation. Of the foreign mines, the most famous are Brazil, Sri Lanka, and Ukraine. The largest topaz of natural origin weighs 117 kg and is kept in the St. Petersburg Museum.

The chemical formula of the gem is Al2[SiO4](F,OH)2. Hardness is 8.1, density is 3.5-3.6 g/cm3. Enhanced gloss, glass. Resistant to various types of acids. Topaz and its analogues are used to determine hardness, the scale of which was created by Mohs.

The color of pink topaz can take on a reddish and orange tint. However, under the influence of the sun, the color color disappears and is restored, in rare cases - after a long period of time.

1. Sapphire (from Greek Sappheiros) is a precious variety of corundum. Under the name of its ancestor, the stone has been known since the times of the Ancient States.

All continents on the planet are recognized as the place of origin of the mineral, with the exception of Antarctica. More productive deposits are Indian, Tanzanian, and Burmese mines. The places where pink sapphire is mined are Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and Tanzania.

Chemical formula Al2O3. The Moss hardness is high, equal to 9.0. Enhanced gloss, glass. Transparency is full or medium. At the joints it may acquire a pearlescent sheen. The color palette of pink sapphires can range from pale pinkish to deep purple.

1. Agate (from Greek Ἀχάτης) has 2 interpretations of the name: the name of the river or happiness. According to mythology, this gem can distinguish good from evil and originated from the eye of the Heavenly Eagle God. Therefore, the second name of agate is the Eye of the Creator. Agate is a type of chalcedony with a fine-fiber structure. The exact time of discovery or formation of agates has not been identified, since their description has been going on almost since the beginning of writing.

The mineral is formed in sedimentary and igneous rocks, so deposits are common on all inhabited continents. In Russia, stone is mined in large quantities in the Ural Mountains. The most famous foreign mines are Georgia, Tajikistan, Brazil, India, Mongolia and Uruguay.

Chemical formula of SiO2. Hardness is medium, in the range of 6.4 – 7.0 Moss. Has high resistance to contact with acids. The shine is waxy-glass. There is no transparency at all, or it is represented by banded inclusions.

The color palette of agates is wide, and each basic tone has its own name. Pink agates can carry streaks of rich red and white tones. But, to a greater extent, they are represented by a fawn palette.

1. Quartz (German: Quarz) is the most common mineral in the earth's crust. In translation, the name of the gem means “hard”. The original description of quartz is found in chronicles dating back to 7000 BC. in the territories of Mesopotamia of the ancient period. Names by which rose quartz is known: stone of the heart, stone of love.

Deposits of rose quartz are common on all continents, as it is formed in sedimentary rocks. Depending on the impurities, it can take on a different shade. Initially, quartz has no color.

Chemical formula of SiO2. The shine is like glass. The hardness is 7.0. Transparency - full or medium. Density - 2.64 g/cm3.

Depending on the amount of manganese impurities, the stone can be pale pink or approach purple. Quartz is not recognized as a precious gem, but is widely used in jewelry production and can be worth a large sum of money, depending on the cut.

1. Rhodochrosite (from Greek ῥόδον - rose and χρῶσις - color) - has other names: Inca rose, manganese or crimson spar. The first descriptions of the mineral date back to the 13th century and come from America.

Countries such as Georgia, the Russian Federation, Germany, and South Africa are recognized as deposits of rhodochrosite, noted by mineralogists around the world. The most high-quality nuggets were found in Colorado, America. But a more productive deposit of pink rhodochrosite is Mongolia.

Chemical formula MnCO3. Transparency - full and medium. The luster is glassy, ​​in rare cases pearlescent. Hardness on the Moss scale is 3.5-4.5. The density is 3.7.

The color palette is widely represented in all shades of pink. The color bias can be towards raspberry, red and brown tones.

1. Rhodonite (from Greek ῥόδον) is a representative of silicates. The name means "Rose". May be known under the names “ruby spar” and “eagle”. The mineral was discovered in the Urals, Russian Federation, in the 18th century. Later it was found and began to be mined in Australia and Madagascar. In the modern world, rhodonite is supplied from Spain, Central Asia, America, Great Britain and Japan.

Chemical formula CaMn4[Si5O15]. Hardness is 5.4-6.0. Density 3.55-3.72. Transparency ranges from full to medium. The color spectrum of rhodonite is exclusively pink tones with shades of red, crimson, gray or brown.

1. Coral (from German: Koralle) is the residual part of the skeleton of sea polyps. It has been used as a jewelry material since ancient times. But only a few types of corals are suitable for this area.

Jewelry corals are deposited in the coastal areas of Egypt, Turkey, Japan, and Thailand.

Chemical formula Ca(CO)3. Hardness - 3.5-4.0 Moss. The density is 1.2-2.5 g/cm3. There is no transparency. The gloss before processing is matte, after - pearlescent, glassy, ​​waxy.

The color palette of corals is wide. In pink colors, coral may deviate towards scarlet, orange, terracotta. Thanks to this material, a separate subspecies of pink color appeared - coral.

1. Jasper (from Greek ἴασπις) is one of the oldest semi-precious ornamental stones. Its history dates back to BC. Another name for the gem is jasper, which means variegated or speckled.

Jasper deposits are distributed throughout the planet. The leaders in production are the Russian Federation, the USA, Egypt and India.

The chemical formula is SiO2, but it has a number of impurities that determine its color. The color of the mineral also varies and can be represented by spots of various shapes and sizes. Hardness on the Moss scale is 6.9-7.1. Density – 2.64-2.71 g/cm3. There is no transparency. The shine appears only after polishing and becomes waxy.

The color spectrum of jasper is wide and depends on chemical impurities. Pink jasper comes in tones ranging from blood red to orange.

Regardless of whether the stone is precious, semi-precious or simply ornamental, they are all beautiful and have magical, decorative and medicinal properties.

Semi-precious items

Corundum is a semi-precious stone. Ruby and sapphire are considered its subspecies , classified as jewelry. It is alumina with a crystalline structure or aluminum oxide in nature. The bright pink color is complemented by a yellowish tint. It is responsible for the low manganese content.

If a gem has a purple tint, it means it contains titanium. It is one of the hardest minerals. According to this indicator, it ranks 2nd. The first belongs to the diamond. For the same reason, it is often used in production. It is included in tools with abrasive elements. It can be used to make bulletproof glass, the core part of the generator, and special materials that are resistant to heat treatment.

Products for industrial use may have a cloudy or almost transparent structure. When making jewelry, transparent samples are always taken. Corundum can be seen relatively rarely in decorative elements. Stone can be used to make inserts for rings and pendants. It is processed in the same way as for precious stones. It is permissible to create a cabochon from it. The cheapest corundum will cost 50 USD. per carat High quality minerals are available on the market for prices ranging from several thousand dollars. Their coloring is uniform and their transparency is ideal.

Quartz is silicon dioxide. Iron and aluminum act as additional inclusions. These compounds are part of many rocks, the total amount of which is approximately 90% of the entire mass of the earth's crust. In fact, quartz includes many different crystals . Most of them have the following shades:

Much less common are specimens with a pale pink color and a transparent structure. Their cost starts from $5 and goes up to $60 per carat. Cut gems can be inserted into:

• silver and gold rings;
• earrings;
• pendants.

Less transparent, cheaper varieties are used to make bracelets and beads.
Agate can come in a wide variety of patterns and colors. Pink specimens are available in a variety of options. According to its natural properties, agate is a silicon oxide with a translucent structure. It belongs to the group of chalcedony. It is distinguished by its original cut pattern due to the presence of a large number of impurities. Agate is very popular among needlewomen. It is inexpensive and yet has an unusually beautiful appearance. This is a good option for the production of designer jewelry. Most often, pendants, earrings and bracelets are made from agate. Their cost does not exceed several hundred rubles. Rings can be cut from a single piece of agate or made into a cabochon for large inserts.

Use of pink stones

The scope of use of precious, semi-precious and ornamental pink stones is wide.

They are used in:

• in the jewelry field - they are decor or the basis of jewelry. Popular in the production of rings, rings, bracelets, pendants, necklaces, earrings, hair clips, cufflinks. The combination of a stone with a metal cut adds significance and glamor to the decoration. Can be set in gold, silver, platinum and even titanium.
• decorative and applied products - figurines, figurines, photo frames, vases.
• design of facades and interiors of buildings - mosaic elements in the decoration of palaces, religious buildings, monuments, fountains.
• industrial sphere - residual derivatives of cutting stones are used in the manufacture of fertilizers, working construction tools, and medical devices.

In the latter area, the main role is played not by color, but by the structure of the stone itself.

The magical properties of pink gems

Each mineral or stone has its own aura, therefore applicable in an esoteric direction. Such stones are used in the manufacture of talismans and amulets.

But each of them has its own specification:

• sapphires - awaken a faded sense of hope, increase willpower, enhance determination;
• topazes protect their owner from negative emanations, failures, evil eyes, and damage. Helps its owner make the right decision in controversial situations, gives wisdom, enhances concentration and stabilizes the emotional background;
• quartz prolongs the life cycle of its wearer. Girls with the crown of celibacy get rid of it in a short time and happily find their soul mate. Quartz has the property of enhancing self-esteem, so it is contraindicated for a person who is touchy and suffers from pride;
• spinel brings good luck in the love sphere, enhancing feelings and sexual capabilities;
• rubellite is a fighter against phobias, doubts and failures in the love field. The stone removes residual negative background and brings peace and good luck to its wearer;
• agates are a kind of guardians of parent-child relationships. Stones strengthen the spiritual connection between parent and child and help mutual understanding. It is especially useful for expectant and current mothers, since it affects women many times more than the male population;
• coral is a shield from negative emotions. His aura envelops a person’s aura, creating a barrier to envy, the evil eye, and failures in travel. In addition, coral protects its owner from himself - it stabilizes the psychological and emotional mood of the owner;
• blinks a true representative of the spirits of home comfort. It brings prosperity, luck, mutual understanding, loyalty and harmony to the family. In women, the mineral awakens patience, kindness, and responsiveness. Attracts finances to the home budget;
• Kunzite is an indicator of the positive aspects of a person. It reveals all the good qualities of its wearer, smoothing out negative character traits. Protects the owner from bad thoughts, negative manifestations of emotions and mistakes. Awakens the creative nature in a person, enhancing his natural talents. In addition, kunzite is a guide to the subspace world of spirits and helps to transfer the energy of the spirits of the ancestors of its wearer for protection.

The strength and direction of the esoteric properties of pink stones depends on the shade of the mineral. Since pink is a composite color, the predominance of white or red leaves its mark. Paler stones bring peace, positive energy, and tranquility. Such gems balance a person’s emotionality, allow him to make a thoughtful decision, and smooth out negative outbursts. Red is an active color, showing assertiveness and willpower in calm and amorphous people. Rich scarlet and crimson shades awaken self-confidence, love, and positive emotions.

Therefore, the shade of the stone is chosen not so much from aesthetic perception, but depending on the character of its owner.

The influence of pink stones on the signs of the Zodiac

The astrological impact of precious and semi-precious stones is also taken into account when choosing the shade of the gem and its type:

• quartz is suitable for Taurus, Libra, Cancer, Pisces. The exception is restrictions based on gender: Capricorns are men, Aquarius are women. The mineral will give you a feeling of self-confidence and remove the block in the love sphere;
• sapphire is active in contact with Sagittarius, Aries, Leo, Libra. For these representatives, the gem will highlight the creative side of their talents, give them confidence and peace of mind. Sapphire is not suitable for Capricorns. In tandem with them, the mineral will reveal only the negative aspects of the character of its bearer;
• topaz is intended to be worn by Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aries, Gemini, Cancer and Scorpio. The mineral will enhance brain activity and the internal energy component of its owner;
• Spinel is a Leo stone. He will give wisdom, consciousness and determination to this sign. Strictly contraindicated when worn by Cancers;
• kunzite is the mineral of Scorpios and Taurus. Plays the role of a talisman, brings good luck and grants protection from negative emanations. Contraindicated for Gemini, as it enhances the duplicity of this zodiac sign;
• The gem for Libra, Cancer and Pisces blinks. Its aura stabilizes self-doubt as much as possible and reveals the creative components of its owner’s character. Contraindicated for Scorpios, as it will not have a positive effect on them at all;
• coral is an ideal companion for Pisces and Cancers. It will bring peace to representatives of these signs, protection from diseases and balance the emotional background. The aura of the stone is almost identical to the auras of these signs. Contraindicated for Virgos and Capricorns due to the hot temper of their characters;
• rubellite fully corresponds to the zodiac sign Libra. The stone is best worn as a ring on the middle finger of the left hand. In addition, rubellite is suitable as a talisman for other representatives of the air-zodiac circle.

For the most part, pink stones are universal for wearing by all signs of the Zodiac circle. However, in some cases they will enhance the character and have a beneficial effect on the aura of their owner, and in others they will simply be a beautiful decoration.

Rare spinel

This mineral is formed from the elements aluminum and magnesium. Pink spinel is durable and has a beautiful, uniform shine after cutting. Its deposits are found quite often in nature. Translated from Greek, “spinel” means “spark.” Thanks to its beautiful iridescence, this gem is not inferior in beauty to a diamond. The mineral occurs in the form of small crystals. Spinel shines like glass.

To process spinel, specialists use a combined, step or diamond cut. Some enormous force is associated with the stone, capable of stirring up all the feelings in the body, giving it vitality, energy, and inducing it to perform some action.

Healing properties of pink stones

Depending on the type of stone, the healing effect will vary:

• Sapphires help in curing diseases of the human cardiovascular and motor systems. Helps women get rid of infertility. And for men it will increase potency. Has an analgesic effect;
• topazes enhance the regenerative properties of the human body. Has a sedative effect on the nervous system;
• quartz is a kind of energy booster – it relieves emotional and physical fatigue. Stabilizes metabolic processes in the lymphatic system;
• Spinel is a fighter against endocrine, skin diseases and viral infections. Controls blood circulation, eliminates muscle spasms, improves male potency;
• rubellite helps in the treatment of mental illness;
• coral is an antiviral stone. Stimulates and normalizes the functioning of the endocrine system of the human body. Powdered coral, taken internally, helps the body obtain calcium and cleanses the urinary system;
• kunzite is a healer of diseases of the vascular and cardiac systems of the body;
• Morganite is an assistant in the treatment of gynecological diseases.

Pink stones are not doctors, but only assistants in medicine. Combined treatment will bring the best results.

Rose mineral care technology

In order for the stones to retain their original appearance and properties, you must follow the following care rules:

• a product with a mineral is worn after finishing makeup, dressing or styling your hair. The effect of chemicals on the stone may not be noticeable, but the color will inevitably change;
• Protect the gem from mechanical damage. Not all representatives of the rose family have high hardness, so they are easily susceptible to cracks and chips;
• Avoid contact of stones with alkaline, acidic and other chemicals. They destroy the structure of the stone and spoil its appearance;
• Limit the stone from exposure to direct sunlight and high temperatures. Under the influence of these harmful factors, the color fades and completely disappears without the possibility of restoration;
• It is better to store products in a dry, terry towel or napkin. This minimizes the likelihood of mechanical damage to the gem;
• The stone must be cleaned at least once every 45 days. Once a year, it is better to take the gem to a jewelry workshop for inspection.

Pink precious and semi-precious stones are representatives of high classical style and taste. Their external characteristics, rarity and significance in the jewelry industry are confirmed every year. The exclusivity of products with pink minerals, magical, astrological and medicinal properties will allow a person to improve the quality of their life.

Unique kunzite

A variety of the mineral spodumene is pink kunzite. This is a relatively inexpensive gemstone. You can also find such names as lithium amethyst, California amethyst, spodumene amethyst. Pink kunzite is a fragile crystal that fades a little over time and resembles an amethyst. Kunzite consists of aluminum silicate and lithium impurities.

The gemstone kunzite was first discovered in 1996. It was then that D. Kennedy's ring was sold at one of the auctions. It was a 47-carat pink stone surrounded by twenty diamonds that the president bought for his wife for Christmas. Only she never received the ring, because Kennedy was assassinated a month before the holiday.