Rhodochrosite is manganese carbonate in rose and raspberry, banded like agate in its classic Argentine form — the “Inca rose” cut from ancient stalactites. Softer than most jewelry stones (3.5–4), it repays gentle wear with unmatched pink warmth. Top crystal specimens come from Colorado and South Africa.Our rhodochrosites are natural, laboratory-certified by GEMIC Institute and photographed individually. One-of-a-kind pieces; tracked worldwide shipping, 30-day inspection period.