{"product_id":"rhodochrosite-sphere-specimen-3","title":"Rhodochrosite - Sphere - Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eed from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Uchucchacua Mine, Oyón Province, Lima Department, Peru\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This one of a kind Rhodochrosite sphere mineral specimen from Peru features a mix of soft pink, rose, cream, and pale gray banding with scattered darker gray to black mineral markings. The polished surface shows a combination of broad pink sections and tighter layered patterns, including several angular and brecciated areas that break up the banding. Small natural pits, cavities, and surface fractures are visible in places, giving the sphere a more natural look while still keeping a smooth overall polish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral known for its pink, rose-red, and reddish coloration, often forming in hydrothermal ore deposits alongside other manganese and metallic minerals. Peru is an important source of Rhodochrosite, particularly from polymetallic mining districts in the Andes, where it can occur as banded masses, vein material, and crystalline growths. The repeated layering visible in this specimen is typical of material that formed through changing mineral-rich fluids depositing Rhodochrosite over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritually, Rhodochrosite is commonly associated with emotional balance, compassion, self-confidence, and personal growth. Its pink colour has traditionally linked it with the heart chakra, and some collectors use it as a symbolic reminder of patience, forgiveness, and maintaining a more positive outlook. These associations are traditional rather than scientifically established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1pc\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith this product, you will get the actual stone in the photograph.\u003cbr\u003eThe face is not Polished; just cut.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49177024069802,"sku":null,"price":555.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/RhodochrositeSphere-555.jpg?v=1788300555","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/pa\/products\/rhodochrosite-sphere-specimen-3","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}