Rhodochrosite
Love & tolerance
Rhodocrosite is known for its beautiful pink colour, with delicate bands of red and white that flutter silkily through the stone. The name comes from Greek, meaning 'Rose coloured'. Rhodocrosite is also Argentina's national stone.
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SYMBOLISM
Rhodochrosite symbolizes kindness, tolerance, love, and forgiveness. The stone's beautiful pink colour, combined with its symbolism, makes jewellery set with the stone an obvious gift choice for someone you hold dear – both in romantic and platonic relationships.
Learn more about symbolism in our large gemstone encyclopedia
SPIRITUALITY
Rhodocrosite is said to be a gemstone that will fill its wearer with compassion and mercy. This pink gemstone is therefore believed to create a good connection with your soft side. Rhodocrosite is said to be a heart opener that will help you through life changes with open arms. The gemstone is also associated with creative abilities and is believed to inspire new ideas.
The stone also stimulates the heart chakra. The connection to the heart chakra is said to allow the wearer to feel stronger levels of love, peace, and acceptance
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR JEWELRY WITH RHODOCHROSITE
Rhodocrosit is a softer gemstone, with a hardness of 3.5 – 4 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, so you should be careful not to expose the stone to impacts or sudden temperature changes. Therefore, take off your jewellery with Rhodocrosit when you shower, exercise, or do housework indoors and in the garden.
When cleaning your jewellery with Rhodocrosit, avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaning. Gently brush the stone with a soft brush and wash the jewellery with a mild soap. Also store it away from jewellery with harder gemstones, such as Diamonds or Quartz stones, to avoid scratches.
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HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Rhodocrosite was discovered in the ancient Inca Empire in Argentina in the 13th century, but was forgotten after the fall of the Inca Empire. The pink gemstone became popular again in the 1930s when German Franz Mansfeld exhibited Rhodocrosite fragments at the Musée de la Plate in Buenos Aires, and brought them home to The British Museum in London. During another trip to Argentina, he also discovered jewellery with Rhodocrosite in Inca tombs. His passion for this stone led him to create sculptures of Rhodocrosite, which were exhibited at the Leipzig International Fair in 1938. The stone then became very popular and has since been used for decoration and jewellery production.
LEGENDS ABOUT RHODOCHROSITE
An Inca legend tells that the Rhodochrosite gemstone was the petrified blood of the Incas' ancestors and deceased gods. This meant that the gemstone got the nickname "Inca rose".
RHODOCROSITE GEMOLOGY
Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral, with a colour that can vary from deep red to a light pink, depending on the manganese content in the stone. The stone can also appear in brown and yellow tones, and typically occurs with red and white bands running through the stone. Rhodochrosite is rated 3.5-4 on the Mohs hardness scale, and is a slightly softer stone. Rhodochrosite can be mined in South Africa, Russia, Sweden, Italy, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and the USA.
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