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RHODOCHROSITE
The name is derived from the Greek word "rhodon" (pink) and "chros" (color). It is referred to as the Inca Rose by the Incas who believed the blood of their rulers turned into this stone. Found in Argentina, Germany, Romania, Sweden, USSR, Brazil, Australia, and U.S.
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RHODOCHROSITE | |
Mohs 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 | |
Chemical Composition MnCO3 | |
Refractive Index 1.60-1.80 | |
Specific Gravity 3.3 - 3.6 | |
Cleavage Perfect | |
Streak White | |
Localities Argentina, Germany, Romania, Sweden, USSR, Brazil, Australia, and California, Oregon, and New Jersey/USA. | |
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