Rhodochrosite

Rhodochrosite's pink color associates it with emotional healing, love, compassion, creativity and intuition. Rhodochrolite is thought to encourage positive feelings, personal strength and to soothe its wearer. Physically, rhodochrolite is said to help blood pressure, respiration and migraines.

The name rhodochrosite comes from the Greek word, "rhodokhros", meaning "rose colored". In traditional Hindu beliefs, rhodochrolite is associated with Anahata, or the heart chakra, which is related to peace, decision-making, love, compassion and psychic healing. Rhodochrosite is sometimes called 'Rosa del Inca' or 'Inca rose stone' as the Incas believed that rhodochrosite was the blood of their former rulers that had turned to stone.

Rhodochrosite is a rose-colored gemstone introduced to the market in the 1940s. It can be recognised by its distinctive red and pink stripe formation with the most common colors being light red and pink. Rhodochrosite is also referred to as manganesespar or as raspberryspar with reference to its color.

Rhodochrosite is the national gemstone of Argentina and the state mineral of Colorado as significant deposits were discovered in both places. The main rhodochrosite deposits are in Argentina as well as Chile, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, Hungary and the USA.

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