Product Description for Min .55ct 6x4mm Emerald Cut Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite is red to pink, but is sometimes found in almost white, yellow, and brown varieties. It has a 3.5 to 4 ranking on Mohs' hardness scale. It can have pink and white banding. Rhodochrosite is found in Argentina, Peru, Romania, England, Germany, Namibia, Mexico, Canada, South Africa, and the U.S. (Colorado, Montana, New Jersey, Arizona, and California).