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Armbånd, ædelsten, Lola Rose

Lola Rose
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Designer: Nikki Gewirtz
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The Gemstone Rhodochrosite : (pa engelsk)
Rhodochrosite has a lovely natural pink to red color. Rhodochrosite gemstones are primarily translucent to opaque banded beads and cabochons. These bands are often in concentric or zigzag patterns of alternating white and pink (or red) colors. The transparent red forms large enough to be cut into gemstones are extremely valuable and cherished by rare gemstone connoisseurs.

Chemical Formula: MnCO3
Color: Red, Pink, Banded
Hardness: 3.5 - 4
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Refractive Index: 1.60 - 1.82
SG: 3.0 - 3.3
Transparency: Transparent to nearly opaque
Double Refraction: -0.22
Luster: Vitreous
Cleavage 1,3 - rhombohedral
Mineral Class: Rhodochrosite

ALL ABOUT
Though Rhodochrosite has a very pretty color, it is not a durable gemstone because of its low hardness. It is easily scratched, and care must be ensured to preserve it. Much of the banded form of Rhodochrosite comes from Argentina, where the Rhodochrosite forms as stalagmites and stalactites in ancient Inca Silver mines and caves.

USES:
Banded Rhodochrosite is used as beads for bracelets and necklaces, and may also be cut and polished into cabochons. The rare and transparent deep-red form is very difficult to obtain, and is occasionally cut into a rare and exotic collectors gemstone

OTHER NAMES: Inca Rose

VARIETIES

Rosinca - Banded, stalactitic variety of Rhodochrosite found in Catamarca, Argentina, with concentric pink and white banding.

Rhodochrosite TREATMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS
Rhodochrosite gemstones are not treated or enhanced.

Rhodochrosite SOURCES
Most gemstone Rhodochrosite originates in Catamarca, Argentina. The Sweet Home Mine in Colorado and the Wudong Mine in China have produced gemmy clear Rhodochrosite. Other sources include South Africa, Peru, and Japan.
- See more at: http://www.minerals.net/gemstone/rhodochrosite_gemstone.aspx#sthash.

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