Rhodochrosite Large Crystal Stalactite AAA+ : Love Compassion Argentina 61g 85

£37.99

Rhodochrosite Crystal Freeform measuring 61g and measuring 37:36:31mm. Beautiful patterning to this crystal. Healing Stone for the Heart Chakra : Love / Compassion / Light Bringer Rhodochrosite is one of the most loving stones. It represents selfless love and compassion. It’s an excellent Stone for the heart and relationships. It can gently bring repressed feelings to the surface and encourages spontaneous expression of feelings. ................................................................. Rhodochrosite is a gorgeous, deep raspberry-pink or rose-red crystal that is also called the Stone of the Compassionate Heart. It is the quintessential gemstone of love and compassion. Rhodochrosite brings true joy to one's life, heals old wounds and makes it possible to love oneself and others unconditionally. RHODOCHROSITE HISTORY Rhodochrosite, known as Rosa del Inca or Inca Rose, was found in pre-Colombian silver mines back in the 13th century. At that time, the area was known as Tahuantinsuyo and was located within the Inca Empire. Viracocha or Inca Ripac, an Incan ruler during that time, took credit for discovering the lovely crystals within the mine. Incans believed the beautiful deep pink-red deposits were actually the crystalized blood of their ancient rulers. As the Incan Empire declined, they abandoned the mines, which remained untouched for about seven hundred years. During this time, rhodochrosite stalactites and stalagmites formed in the mine and grew to be enormous. That same rhodochrosite deposit began to be mined again in 1937 by a German geologist by the name of Franz Mansfield. He had about 10,000 pounds of rhodochrosite extracted for use in jewelry. According to legend, there is a deep cave underneath the Andes Mountains where a huge, heart-shaped rhodochrosite boulder is located. This boulder is thought to be the heart of Mother Earth. The locals believe the boulder, or Mother Earth's heart, beats only once every two hundred years. They keep the boulder well protected. Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral that often forms with thin creamy white, pale pink, tan or brown stripes. The white or pink stripes are usually crystalline manganocalcite formations, although occasionally they are layers of chalcedony. Deep brown stripes are layers of a zinc-rich material known as capilliite. RHODOCHROSITE MEANING Rhodochrosite meaning is all about love. Love of oneself, love of others, spiritual love, love of Mother Earth and universal love are all at the heart of rhodochrosite meaning. This deep pink to red gemstone resonates with the heart to promote love of oneself. It helps heal old wounds so that you can love yourself again and feel worthy of the love of others. This beautiful deep pink stone is perfect for finding new love, renewing old love and making a new loved one feel confident in his or her place in the relationship. It is the perfect gemstone to give to a new member of the family when they are brought in through adoption or the remarriage of their parents.