Rhodochrosite 14 x 10mm Oval Cabochon

Featuring an attractive pink color with milky white or grayish inclusions, this oval rhodochrosite cabochon is ideal for types of jewelry where the gemstone is less vulnerable to wear and tear—it is relatively soft and must be treated with care to avoid damage. Use it alone as a centerpiece for pendants or pair it with complementary-color gemstones to create a more complex necklace, brooch, or earrings.Sometimes called Inca Rose, rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral made up of rhombohedral crystals. the gemstone features a milky matrix in a soft rose color and has a lustrous shimmering finish. The milky inclusions vary, making each gemstone unique.

• Gemstone Type: Rhodochrosite
• Stone Shape: Oval
• Stone Size: 14 x 10mm
• Stone Type: Natural
• Color: Pink
• Enhancement: None (N)
• Mohs Hardness: 3.5–4
• Refractive Index: 1.6–1.8
• Specific Gravity: 3.53
• Weight: 0.000 kg