{"product_id":"hand-made-rhodochrosite-pendant-0075-copy","title":"Hand Made Rhodochrosite Pendant 0075","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHand Made Rhodochrosite Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully hand crafted pendant featuring a genuine Rhodochrosite gemstone — a vibrant pink to rose-red manganese carbonate mineral (MnCO₃) prized for its unique banded, stalactitic, or rhombohedral crystal forms. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, carefully selected and set to showcase the stunning natural beauty of this rare and collectible stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Rhodochrosite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as the \"rose-colored\" stone, Rhodochrosite is beloved by mineral collectors and jewelry enthusiasts alike for its distinct raspberry-red to soft pink hues, often accented by natural white banding. Famous sources include the Sweet Home Mine in Colorado (USA), Argentina, and China — and it holds the honour of being the \u003cstrong\u003estate mineral of Colorado\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor \u0026amp; Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink to rose-red, often with natural white bands. Rare pure crystals are an intense red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5–4 on the Mohs scale — soft and delicate, best worn with care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trigonal (Calcite group)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manganese carbonate (MnCO₃)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector's mineral, cabochon jewelry, and minor ore of manganese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhodochrosite is associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eheart chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e and is believed to promote love, emotional healing, compassion, and creativity — making it a meaningful and beautiful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdentification Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreak:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness Test:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easily scratched by a knife or glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcid Reaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Will effervesce (bubble) in hydrochloric acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real Rhodochrosite has natural, uneven, greyish-white banding — fakes often show very uniform or harsh black stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Due to its perfect cleavage and softness, this pendant should be handled with care and stored separately from harder gemstones.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRef: 0075 (for my use)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48261557059776,"sku":"0075","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/6003\/4240\/files\/P_20260505_114221_a13f7773-6269-4bfd-a5ad-88cf38ea0385.jpg?v=1777944959","url":"https:\/\/kiwi-collects.myshopify.com\/products\/hand-made-rhodochrosite-pendant-0075-copy","provider":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","version":"1.0","type":"link"}