Rhodochrosite derives its pink color from Manganese
The name is derived from the Greek word for rose-colored.
Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral
Colors: from a rose-red color to shades of pink to pale brown
Banded Rhodochrosite is mined in Capillitas, Argentina
Characteristics: concentric bands of light and dark rose colored & white layers
Colorado officially named Rhodochrosite as its state mineral in 2002
Folklore & Ledged: The Incas who called it Inca-Rose believed that Rhodochrosite is the blood of there former kings & queens that was turned to stone.
The name is derived from the Greek word for rose-colored.
Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral
Colors: from a rose-red color to shades of pink to pale brown
Banded Rhodochrosite is mined in Capillitas, Argentina
Characteristics: concentric bands of light and dark rose colored & white layers
Colorado officially named Rhodochrosite as its state mineral in 2002
Folklore & Ledged: The Incas who called it Inca-Rose believed that Rhodochrosite is the blood of there former kings & queens that was turned to stone.
5 comments:
One of my favorite gemtones. And these pieces are wonderful.
Isn't it amazing how God can paint?
Isnt the Lord an artist?
That is so beautiful! I've never seen that stone before.
Beautiful work; such a lovely color!
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