Rhodochrosite Rough Piece 1in

Rhodochrosite, also known as Inca Rose Stone and Raspberry Spar, is a rare manganese carbonate mineral that is only found in a small number of locations worldwide. Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral it is typically a rose-red colour but may also be shades of pink to pale brown. Even though the stone is commonly pink in colour, there are some rhodochrosite stones, which are of white, gray, yellow, or brown in colour.

The rhodochrosite is also a stone, which may be translucent or transparent. It was first reported back in 1813. The name is derived from the Geek for rose-coloured.  

One of the few locations that produce good quality Rhodochrosite is the Mine in Alma, Colorado. Rhodochrosite is the National Stone for the country of Argentina and was voted state mineral of Colorado in 2002.

Rhodochrosite stone is mined in various localities, including Romania, France, Spain, Germany, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, USA, Argentina and South Africa.

Please Note: Natural gemstone or semi precious stone comes from mineral. Due to the naturality, the stones may have tiny flaw. Meanwhile, cutting or polishing also makes every piece of gemstone vary in colour and size. Image may look different (colour) due to many monitor or device resolutions.