Rhodochrosite

Rhodochrosite, is a manganese carbonate mineral.  Red rose coloured, but can be pink to pale brown.  It is Greek rhodon for rose and chrosis for colour.  Also called Rosa del Inca, Inca Rose or Rosinca.

Rhodochrosite is formed by the oxidation of manganese ore, and is found in South Africa, China, and the Americas. 

Rhodochrosite is Argentina's "national gemstone". Colorado officially named rhodochrosite as its state mineral in 2002.

It was first described in 1813 in reference to a sample from Cavnic, Maramures, present-day Romania.

It is often confused with the manganese silicate rhodonite, but is distinctly softer.

Spiritual Uses:

• Jewelry: Wearing as a necklace near the heat to promote healing. 

• Meditation: Holding it or placing it on the Heart Chakra (Anahata) during meditation.

• Altar/Home: Place it in a room for love and creativity. 

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*Information from this post, can be found:

-Wikipedia

-Geologyin

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