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40% OFF Large Pink Rhodocrosite Cross/Crucifix/ backed/ seconds 
1 Large Rhodocrosite Cross Cabochon

51mm x 29mm x 4mm
33 carats
This 2 inch high Christian Cross has real silver flaks in the black matrics of this Rhodocrosite piece. It's one flaw is the crack across the base just below the arms making it easy to cover in mounting for wirewrappers or an added silver bar in the design. It is very strong and will total last.






Rhodochrosite is a manganese mineral that makes an interesting gemstone due to its distinctive raspberry red and pink stripes. Due to its composition, rhodochrosite is also referred to as manganesespar or as raspberryspar with reference to its colour. The name rhodochrosite comes from the Greek word, "rhodokhros", meaning "rose coloured". In Argentina, rhodochrosite stalagmites formed in Inca silver mines that were abandoned centuries ago. Sometimes it is also called "Rosa del Inca" or "Inca rose stone" and it is said that the Incas believed that rhodochrosite was the blood of their former rulers that had turned to stone.

Rhodochrosite occurs in both aggregate and crystal form. The transparent raspberry-coloured crystal form is rare and is bought at high prices by collectors. Rhodochrosite is the national gemstone of Argentina and the state mineral of Colorado, due to significant deposits being discovered in both places.

























