Rhodochrosite Pendant (excl chain)

Product Info

Rhodochrosite Pendant (chain not included)

Length: 20mm

Stone size: 12mm

RHODOCHROSITE - Its name means rose-colored (pink and white bands). It is formed when manganese is dissolved by ground water and combines with a carbonate material and then drips off the ceiling of caves and crevices deep underground. Due to its being relatively soft, and having perfect cleaveage, it is very difficult to cut, and therefore rarely found faceted in jewelry. The Incas believed that rhodochrosite is the blood of their former rulers, turned to stone, therefore it is sometimes called "Rosa del Inca" or "Inca Rose".