Does rhodochrosite bring love?
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The crystal of unconditional love: Rhodochrosite. Varying form a raspberry-pink to a rose-red color, this crystal does not only carry the color of love but also evokes love. As soft as the color it emanates, Rhodochrosite makes you all cheesy and bubbly.
What does rhodochrosite stand for?
The name Rhodochrosite comes from the Greek rhodos, meaning “rose,” and khros, meaning “color,” and refers to its vivid pink to rose-red color. It has a vitreous and pearly luster, often banded in layers ranging from white or light pink, to those that are nearly red and opaque.
Is rhodochrosite real?
Rhodochrosite is a rare gemstone which is highly sought after by collectors worldwide. While it is not a very well-known gemstone, it makes an amazing addition to any rock collection in its raw or polished and tumbled form.
What is rhodochrosite color?
red
Rhodochrosite is a minor ore of manganese. Manganese gives rhodochrosite its red color. It is commonly a rose-red color but can vary in shades of pink to light brown.
Is rhodochrosite a precious gem?
Pink rhodochrosite from Colorado in clean gems is prized but also expensive. Any Colorado gem over 2-4 carats is considered very large. Argentinian material is translucent at best and much less costly, but few faceted gems from this material have appeared on the market.
Are rhodonite and rhodochrosite the same?
As with many stones, rhodochrosite and rhodonite are technically minerals. Both feature manganese, though the rhodonite stone is a carbonate mineral while the rhodonite gem is a silicate. Both rhodochrosite and rhodonite can vary in transparency. Many of the stones of each type that you find in jewelry are opaque.
Can rhodochrosite be black?
Rhodochrosite sometimes alters into black manganese oxides (such as Pyrolusite, Manganite, and Psilomelane), and black manganese oxide stains are usually associated with Rhodochrosite.