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RHODOCROSITE
Rhodochrosite is a mineral whose colour can be rose and pink to almost yellow or brown. Although it is very pretty, this stone is soft and brittle. It is used for jewellery, carvings and figurines. It is found in Argentina, Peru, Germany, Mexico, South Africa, Russia, Italy, Colorado and Montana in the USA, and Romania. Rhodochrosite is not enhanced.
Hardness 3.5 to 4

