Rhodochrosite Stalactite Slab Slice Stone Pink Polished Argentina 57mm 54g H0663

Description: Rhodochrosite Stalactite Slice from Argentina Item: H0663-Rh-11-gThe pictures you see here are of the item you will receive. Please email us with any questions and check out our eBay store. Thanks and have fun shopping! Description Very high quality 100% natural Rhodocrosite from Argentina with deep pink and red colorations. The specimen would make an outstanding addition for someone's collection or to use to create a beautifull jewelry piece. Overall Size: 2.26" x 1.88" x 0.53”; 57 mm x 48 mm x 13 mm Overall Weight: 1.90 oz.; 54 g Item Includes Specimen. Stand Included. History The name Rhodochrosite comes from the Greek rhodos, meaning “rose,” and khros, meaning “color,” and refers to its vivid pink to rose-red color. It has a vitreous and pearly luster, often banded in layers ranging from white or light pink, to those that are nearly red and opaque. Though most Rhodochrosite is in the pink to red color range, it can also be yellowish, orange or brown. It is often confused with the manganese silicate, Rhodonite, but is distinctly softer with white banding, rather than the black veins of manganese oxide present in Rhodonite. Rhodochrosite is also referred to as Raspberry Spar, Manganese Spar, and most notably as Inca Rose , as the Incas believed Rhodochrosite was the blood of their ancestral rulers turned to stone. It is the National Gemstone of Argentina, where some of the most important deposits are mined, and is the State Mineral of Colorado, USA, where the Sweet Home Mine near Alma and nearby localities produce some of the rarest and most beautiful red Rhodochrosite in the world. In massive form, Rhodochrosite’s pink and white bands are extremely attractive and often used in semi-precious jewelry, decorative stones or carved into figurines, while stalactitic forms are cross-cut in slices to display their unique concentric bands. Fine transparent crystals are rare and costly. Ancient Lore and Legend Rhodochrosite, known as “Inca Rose,” was believed to have been discovered in the pre-Colombian 13th century silver mines in what is now the Northern part of Argentina when it was part of the Inca Empire or Tahuantinsuyo. An Incan ruler named Viracocha was credited with the discovery of the beautiful red stone, and it became sacred to the people who thought it was the solidified blood of their ancestral kings and queens. The mines were abandoned when the Inca Empire began its decline, but the next seven hundred years or so of inactivity is now thought to be what permitted massive stalactitic growths to form in the old workings. In 1938, a German named Franz Mansfeld rediscovered the mine, and in the process unearthed an Inca tomb with funerary jewelry inside. Though this stone had been named Rhodochrosite by Johann Hausmann in 1813 for mineralogical reference, the Incan discovery led to the popular rebaptism of Rhodochrosite as Inca Rose or Rosinca. Indians of the Andes today still believe the blood of their ancient rulers turned into the gemstone there. One legend claims a cave deep beneath the Andes Mountains holds a Rhodochrosite heart-shaped boulder, believed to be the heart of Mother Earth, and that it beats once every two hundred years. It has been protected and revered by the locals for millennia.BirthstoneRhodochrosite is not a traditional birthstone Rhodochrosite is a zodiac stone for those born under the sign Scorpio, at the end of harvest, from October 23 - November 21. Scorpio is represented by a scorpion, and is known as the Success sign. Scorpios are complicated, independent, and creative with a sense of humor. They are excellent leaders and sometimes a bit competitive. MineralogyRhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral of the Calcite group. It occurs mainly as massive aggregates or in granular, botryoidal, nodular or stalactitic forms, though rare, transparent rhombohedral and scalenohedral crystals are found. Rhodochrosite forms in hydro thermal veins of copper, lead and silver mines, and as secondary deposits in sedimentary layers of manganese oxide. Formula:MnCO 3 System:Trigonal Colour:Pink, rose, red, ... Lustre:Vitreous, Pearly Hardness:3½ - 4 Member of:Calcite Group Metaphysical Rhodochrosite is a Seeker Builder crystal. Seekers contain a crystal energy structure that aligns the natural energy of the crystal to the natural power of the human mind in finding the way to new horizons and new capabilities. They’re pointers, directors, and compasses; the fresh start crystals. These are talismans of the scientist, the adventurer, the hunter, wanderer, and explorer. They’re also crystals of the student and the researcher. Combined with the Earth Power of a Builder, these crystals are perfect aids in building up wealth, or improving your lot in life both materially and spiritually. They help in development efforts, in learning new skills and knowledge, and in building new relationships. Rhodochrosite reflects the Light of the heart and love, and stimulates the Heart Chakra. The Heart Chakra is located near the center of the breastbone and regulates our interaction with the external world and controls what we embrace and what we resist. It gives us the balancing ability to be ourselves within the environment, and helps in our relationships. In addition to its general properties, Gem Rhodochrosite is esteemed for healing disconnection from the spiritual realms and inspiring one to open the heart to universal love. It links one into the karmic purpose of the present incarnation, and enables one to see prior soul contracts and renegotiate these if necessary. Known as the Stone of the Compassionate Heart, Rhodochrosite symbolizes selfless love, moving one beyond mere empathy but stirring one to action on others’ behalf. Rhodochrosite, however, directs that love first toward the self for the specific purpose of emotional healing. By empowering one to earnestly examine old wounds, suppressed feelings, and traumas of childhood or past lives, it enables one to view old situations with new information, and allows one to acknowledge and release pain, along with destructive patterns of behavior one may have adopted as a means to cope. Its vibration of self-love, forgiveness and compassion for the child within, assists in reclaiming the self one was born to be. The frequency of Rhodochrosite is surrounded by heavenly energies imbued with the golden sphere of Light, and emits not only the pink/red color rays of influence, but a harmonious blend of pink and light orange. It not only heals the Heart Chakra, but is described by Katrina Raphaell in Crystal Enlightenment as “the God-sent deliverer whose purpose and mission is to clear the solar plexus and integrate the energies of the physical and spiritual realms.” As the center of emotional activity and personal will, the Solar Plexus Chakra tends to record and store unresolved issues. Rhodochrosite frees blockages in this chakra, forming a vital bridge between the upper chakras of higher consciousness and the lower chakras of energy, restoring one’s sense of wholeness and confidence to use one’s will in creating one’s reality. Because it resonates so closely with the inner child, it helps one to reclaim joy and playfulness, creativity and innate talents that may have lain dormant. It inspires a dynamic and positive attitude, as well as a courageous heart capable of taking action to express love and emotions and to pursue one’s dreams.. Gem quality Rhodochrosite may be used during meditation to help ascertain the purpose for one’s present incarnation, and to gain clarity and direction for one’s mission in life. Both stones and crystals may be held in the left hand or placed on the Third Eye center to better receive one’s personal message. With practice, deep meditation with Rhodochrosite may allow one to “melt” into the sphere of golden ecstasy. During this experience, an encounter with one’s twin flame is highly likely, if the energy is directed for this purpose. Open your heart to the possibility of love and friendship and you may find that it was close to you or present all the time. Wearing, carrying or meditating with Rhodochrosite helps make one buoyant and cheerful, dynamic and active. It is mentally enlivening, stimulating one’s creativity, dream states and sense of personal power. It allows for spontaneous expression of feelings, and can enhance passion and sexuality. Rhodochrosite is a great stone for calling a new love into one’s life, a friend or a romantic partner that is a soulmate, one who helps us learn necessary lessons for our higher good. This stone can beautifully guide one in the quest for emotional happiness, help one move forward after a period of doubt, and express love toward others without fear of rejection. Feng Shui Rhodochrosite with its Pink color is used in the southwest area of a room or home. It is associated with love, romance, and motherhood. Use it in the southwest area of a room or home to bring the feminine energy of growth and maternal love alive. PaymentWe like items to be payed as soon as possible. Please let us know you wish to combine payment into one order if you are bidding on multiple auction items and they do not end on the same day. If you need more time to pay, please email us through eBay to request more time. 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Please be aware colors may be slightly different to each user due to individual monitors.About The SellerMy wife and I became rockhounds over 20 years ago when we realized how much we enjoyed looking for crystals that we could use or display in our home. We are intrigued by the metaphysical properties that have been associated with different kinds of minerals as well as their esthetic beauty and collect-ability. You will find rocks all over in and around our home. We decided to use what we have learned about rocks and combine that with our 30+ years of experience each in the graphic arts (photography and styling) to start selling our specimens here on eBay. We do our very best to portray our specimens as close as possible to how they really look.Whether you have a passion for rocks, are interested in their metaphysical properties or are looking for a collectable or decorative piece, we have a specimen for you.Check out all our mineral specimens we have for sale. Thanks for looking! _gsrx_vers_1634 (GS 9.6 (1634))

Price: 422.49 USD

Location: Mount Holly, North Carolina

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