Product Description
Lovely triangle shaped translucent pink semi precious gemstone Rhodochrosite designer cabochons 16.5 mm by 16 mm and 3 mm thick.
Gorgeous semi precious gemstone pink and white marbled Rhodochrosite from Argentina. Rhodochrosite actually formed in the Incan silver mines after they were abandoned in the thirteenth century.
These magnificent pink stalactites are made into beautiful designer cabochons for jewelry.
Rhodochrosite's name is derived from the Greek words rhodon ("rose red") and chros ("color"). Rhodochrosite has a hardness of 3.5 to 4.
Metaphysical Properties: Rhodochrosite is said to be a stone of love. It is believed it soothes the heart and comforts the soul.