Rhodochrosite

Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral characterized by its pink to red colors and banded patterns. It is often used in jewelry and as a collector's stone due to its striking appearance and rarity in larger crystals.

Rhodochrosite
Category: Carbonates
Hardness: 3.5
Specific Gravity: 3.6
Luster: Vitreous to pearly
Transparency: Translucent to opaque
Crystal System: Trigonal
Cleavage: Perfect in two directions
Fracture: Conchoidal to uneven
Composition: Manganese carbonate (MnCO3)
Typical Size: Usually found in masses or banded formations, often in nodules or stalactite shapes.
Found In:
US United States AR Argentina PE Peru
Uses:
  • Jewelry making
  • Decorative items
  • Collectors' specimens
  • Metaphysical practices
Rhodochrosite is known as a stone of love and balance. It is said to help with emotional healing, enhance self-esteem, and attract positive energies.