2736 x 3570 px | 23,2 x 30,2 cm | 9,1 x 11,9 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
17 febbraio 2013
Altre informazioni:
Manganese carbonate is extremely destructive to the amalgamation process used in the concentration of silver ores, and so until quality mineral specimens became highly sought after by collectors, they were often discarded on the mine dump. Colorado officially named rhodochrosite as its state mineral in 2002.[5] The reason for this lies in the fact that while the mineral is found worldwide, large red crystals are found only in a few places on earth, and specimens have been found in the Sweet Home Mine near Alma, Colorado. The Incas believed that rhodochrosite is the blood of their former rulers, turned to stone, therefore it is sometimes called "Rosa del Inca" or "Inca Rose". Rhodochrosite is a fairly rare stone mined primarily in the USA, South Africa, Russia, Peru and Romania. It most commonly occurs as a stone but may very rarely be found in crystalline form. It usually appears as a light to deep strawberry pink, often with milky white striations. It is comprised of Manganese carbonate and is quite beautiful when polished. As a high-vibration stone, Rhodochrosite opens physical channels to the spiritual realms helping to purify physical love energies. By encouraging honest expression of emotions, healthier relationships may be formed. The wearer may feel a rush of positive energy while using this stone particularly in the area of the heart chakras, and helps to alleviate feelings of paranoia and worthlessness. It also helps with illnesses related to stressful mental states giving the wearer a sense of levity and happiness.
