AAA Grade Rhodochrosite Crystal Oval Gemstone Natural Stone Cabochon | 10mm

These dainty, natural stone cabochons are made of high quality Capillitas banded Rhodochrosite crystal (sometimes called Inca Rose Rhodochrosite). Perfect for your next jewelry project whether you want to make a gemstone pendant, earrings, or add the gem to your wand, we know you'll fall in love with these exquisite gems! Flat-backed gemstones like these are also excellent for crystal grids. Bring home the metaphysical properties of Rhodochrosite today!

Rhodochrosite Meaning and Metaphysical Properties
Rhodochrosite crystal is a Heart Chakra stone associated with pure, true, unselfconscious, and unconditional love, both of oneself and of others. Often used in spiritual healing for emotional wounds and traumas, Rhodochrosite is known for inspiring compassion, empathy, and a genuine interest in others that helps us to build stronger connections. Rhodochrosite is believed to assist in the understanding and expression of our feelings, helping us to build the emotional intelligence and maturity to act with grace and altruism, channeling aspects of the Higher Self into our relationships with others. The meaning of Rhodochrosite is selflessness and support, making it a phenomenal gemstone for caregivers, healers, and counselors. With its encouraging, uplifting energies, Rhodochrosite is a wonderful companion stone for daily carrying, and offers a balancing, positive influence when used for meditation.

Rhodochrosite (sometimes spelled Rhodocrosite) is a natural gemstone in the Calcite Group of minerals. Ranging from red to pink to warm yellow-brown, Rhodochrosite is a gem whose appearance varies greatly based on its purity. The most popular shades-- raspberry reds and tender pinks-- derive their color from the presence of Manganese, and this coloration can cause Rhodochrosite to be confused with Rhodonite by some collectors. This raises another question: How to tell the difference between Rhodochrosite and Rhodonite. Firstly, Rhodochrosite is a carbonate mineral with a triagonal crystal system, while Rhodonite is inosilicate with a triclinic crystal system. However, if your specimens are tumbled or carved, the easiest way to tell a difference is that Rhodochrosite is more prone to featuring bands and layers of lighter shades, while Rhodonite is typically splotched in appearance, often with black. Rhodochrosite crystals of high quality are extremely prized, with transparent specimens being quite rare. It is more often found in aggregate growths with irregular banding, and this striking pattern makes Rhodochrosite tumbled stones, towers, and palm stones especially beautiful.

Gemstone cabochons are stones that have been shaped and carved for the purpose of jewelry making, but they can be applied to a wide variety of crafts and spiritual work. Whether you plan on using your cabochon to create wire wrapped jewelry, you want to carry it as a worry stone, or you want to hold it during Chakra work, you will find that natural stone cabochons are a beautiful way to bask in the beauty of Mother Earth and enjoy the metaphysical properties of crystals.

Product Information:
You will receive one Rhodochrosite cabochon measuring approximately 10mm long by 8mm wide. Each cabochon is approximately 3 - 3.5 carats.