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love and love fortune | Rhodochrosite /
Rhodochrosite
* Image indicates the representative color of this stone.
| area of production | Peru, Argentina, USA, Africa, Japan |
|---|---|
| color | Pink to pinky orange, striped pattern |
| hardness | 3.5～4 |
| composition | Mn2+CO3 |
the meanings of the stones
Attracts passionate love and lead to a enriched life.
characteristics
Pretty shades of pink and beautiful rosy color. Some come with an orange shade as well. There are also some that come with stripes, but the more expensive ones are almost transparent and have a nearly even reddish orange color.
history
The name rhodochrosite comes from the Greek words rhodon (meaning ‘rose') and chrom (meaning ‘color'). As its name suggests, it is as beautiful as a rose. Due to the fact that the stone is mainly produced in Argentina and other Central and South American regions that were once under the thriving rule of the Inca Empire, the stone is also known as the Inca Rose. Rhodochrosite was valued by the ancient Inca people, who saw it as ‘a pink pearl with rose pattern' or ‘rose of Inca.'
purification
Moonlight bathing,Placing on stone cluster
trivia
Famous as stone of love alongside the rose quartz. The Rhodochrosite produced in Hokkaido has top class quality in the world. The stone may discolor if exposed to water, salt or sunlight over long periods of time.
