Roselite

It's advisable to handle roselite carefully to avoid generating dust and wash hands thoroughly afterward. When cutting or polishing roselite, wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling heavy metal particles. Store roselite in a sealed container in a well-ventilated area, away from children and pets. For those involved in crystal healing, never put it in your mouth.

The pleochroism of roselite depends on chemical composition with darker rose colored varieties being higher in cobalt content and lighter rose colored varieties are higher in calcium and magnesium content (Palache et al., 1960). This gives rise to two different pleochroism schemes, one for dark rose and one for light rose. Dark rose varieties have X: dark rose, Y: pale rose, Z: paler rose. Light rose varieties have X: pale rose, Y: paler rose, Z: palest rose.

Roselite is a rarely-occurring mineral, and thus few uses in human society. However, its beautiful rose-like color makes it highly desired for jewelry or decorative purposes, as well as a popular collector's gemstone. The small crystal size in which this mineral occurs means that its faceted gems are tiny, but they fetch a high price due to their striking color and rarity.

It has also been reported from Italy, Morocco, Chile, British Columbia and several locations in Germany.

It was first described in 1825 for an occurrence in the Rappold mines of Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany and named by Armand Lévy after German mineralogist Gustav Rose.

Roselite is believed to help bond the physical, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of an individual. Some say that it will unlock the unconscious mind and allow for inner growth and transformation. It is said to enhance passion and encourage the love of another. It should be used at the second and fourth chakras for best practices.