One of nature's more exotic treasures, rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate that gets its name from two Greek words: "rhodon," meaning rose and "chros," meaning colour. A fitting name indeed as its finest colours range from very pale pink, pale to deep orangey-red. Yellow to brown crystals are also known. Clean, transparent, facetable material is extremely rare and highly sought after by gem collectors.
Facts:
- Mohs hardness: 4
- Manganese-Carbonate
One of nature's more exotic treasures, rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate that gets its name from two Greek words: "rhodon," meaning rose and "chros," meaning colour. A fitting name indeed as...
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About Rhodochrosite
One of nature's more exotic treasures, rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate that gets its name from two Greek words: "rhodon," meaning rose and "chros," meaning colour. A fitting name indeed as its finest colours range from very pale pink, pale to deep orangey-red. Yellow to brown crystals are also known. Clean, transparent, facetable material is extremely rare and highly sought after by gem collectors.
Facts:
- Mohs hardness: 4
- Manganese-Carbonate
Rhodochrosite, rose, oval, faceted, 12x10 mm
Rhodochrosite, rose, oval, faceted, 16x10.7 mm