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Gemstone of the Month: Rhodochrosite
Gemstone of the Month: RhodochrositeFrom the Greek words ‘rhodos’ (rose) and ‘khros’ (color), Rhodochrosite is a uniquely identifiable pink gemstone with bandings of white, light pink, grey, or yellow. It is a manganese carbonate that forms in the fractures and cavities of metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, filling the veins and fractures. It builds up or down in layers and each layer can occur from a unique precipitation event (with different elements). These layers that form from different eve
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4th Oct 2019