Properties
Mineral group: Rhodochrosite
Chemistry: Mn2+CO3
Color: Pinkish-Red
Crystal system: Trigonal
Mohs Scale hardness: 4
Refractive index: 1,578-1,820
Birefringence: 0,208-0,220
Specific gravity: 3,45-3,70
Information
Possibilities for Confusion
Rhodonite.
Treatments
Often dyed material and/or produced from natural powder of the mineral.
Deposits
Most wellknown are the deposits in Peru and Argentina. Deposits also in China, Japan, Burma and USA.
Miscellaneous
Rhodochrosite in transparent form is very rare and the most common form is the opaque varity in pink with white zig-zag pattern. Transparent Rhodochrosite cut in facet is very expensive when occasionally present in gemsmarkets.
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Rhodochrosite in Healing
Rhodocrosite is a beautiful stone that is often pink with white bands or patterns. It is known as a powerful stone for the heart chakra and for its ability to promote love, self-acceptance, and emotional healing. Rhodochrosite is ideal for working with emotional wounds, strengthening self-love, and creating a deeper sense of inner peace.
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