Physical Characteristics: A manganese carbonite with a hardness of 3.5 to 4. This Rhodochrosite is set into .925 silver (aka Sterling Silver) as a pair of earrings. The Rhodochrosite is likely from Argentina or possibly China. The measurements are for an individual earring, the weight is the total for the pair.
Metaphysical Properties: Rhodochrosite brings a loving and balancing energy. It activates the base, sacral, and heart chakras and can bring heavenly and healing energy. Rhodochrosite can also be used in sending love and healing energy to Mother Earth during meditation sessions.