Rhodochrosite is also known as Inca Rose stone, Raspberry Spar and Manganese Spar.

Color-: Pink, rose, red, yellowish-grey, brown, white; colourless to pale rose in transmitted light, Opaque forms with swirling patterns.

It may be in Cut, Cabochon or Carved-: 

Hardness-: 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale.

Lustre-: Vitreous or Pearly.

Transparency-: Transparent to opaque.

Zodiac Sign-: Leo, Scorpio.

Occurrence-: Argentina, Mexico, Colorado in the USA ,Namibia, South Africa, Spain, Romania, KSuruman and Peru.

Metaphysical Properties-:

• Soothes the heart.
• Stimulates warm feelings of love and compassion.
• Benefits creative process.
• Promotes intuitions.
• Positive attitude, creativity and innovation, and enhances dream states.
• Stimulates circulation and blood pressure, kidneys and reproductive organs.
• It alleviates migraines, skin disorders, thyroid imbalances, and intestinal problems.
• Purifies the circulatory system and restores poor eyesight.