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Rhodochrosite

As with all minerals high in manganese this stone is pink. Found in areas associated with copper.

The name is literally "rhodo chroma" - rose colour, the rings are formed with the gradual build up of rhodochrosite stalactites.

Occasionally crystals do appear, but the favourite for jewellery is the opaque banded stone.


Rhodonite

An attractive opaque stone, which often contains black matrix rock veins, named for its rose colour from its manganese content.

Attributed with the powers to bring calmness and freedom from anxiety.