PERUVIAN Rhodochrosite Tumblestone 'AAA' Grade  Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate with a hardness of 3.5 to 4. Its name comes from the Greek, 'rhodom' meaning 'rose', plus 'chrosis' referring to its colour. This stunning example is from Peru and is polished from the very finest Rhodochrosite found (less then half of one percent is found of this quality. It measures approx. 3.9 cms x 2.6 cms x 0.6 cms. Pink is the colour-expression of love and nearly all the pink stones relate to this theme, hence Rhodochrosite is said to attract love. Soothes the heart and comforts the soul. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favourites list!

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