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Rhodochrosite Cabochons

Rhodochrosite is a stunning pink gemstone with very distinctive color and intricate scallop patterns. It’s name comes from a combination of Greek words meaning rose colored. The pink color of this gemstone is the result of manganese ore as it is dissolved in the formation of stalactites and stalagmites in caves and crevices. It is commonly found in Argentina. 

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Rhodochrosite gemstone cabochon

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Rhodochrosite gemstone cabochon

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Rhodochrosite gemstone cabochon

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Rhodochrosite gemstone cabochon

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Rhodonite Cabochons

Rhodonite is a manganese based mineral. It commonly occurs as a cleavable to compact mass with a pink or rose color, sometimes browning from oxidation.  Rhodonite crystals are rare. Rhodonite is sometimes confused with rhodochrosite.  Rhodonite does not have the pink and white scallop pattern that is distinctive of rhodochrosite. Rhodonite may also be found in a brown or black matrix while rhodochrosite is typically pink and white.

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Rhodonite Cabochon

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Rhodonite Gemstone Cabochon

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Rhodonite Gemstone Cabochon
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Rhodonite Gemstone Cabochon
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Rhodonite Gemstone Cabochon

Item 1837

 

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