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desert_rose
Stone

Desert Rose

Stone
overview

A desert rose is a cluster of gypsum or barite crystals that grows in petal shapes in dry sand, like a stone flower. It is a stone of home, love, and peace.

Uses

  • Home and family
  • Love
  • Peace
ritual

Working with it

Keep a desert rose on the hearth or a family altar. Never wash it; it dissolves in water.

⚠ Safety note for Desert Rose
ingredient_profile
Element
Earth
Works for
HomeLoveHarmonyProtection
Forms
raw
How to use
Altar or offeringCrystal grid
Hardness
2 on the Mohs scale

⚠ Safety

  • Soft or fragile. Scratches, chips, or cracks easily. Store it apart from harder stones.
  • Not water-safe. Water can dissolve, rust, or dull it. Cleanse it with smoke, sound, or moonlight instead.
ReceptiveMohs 2