Rose quartz

English
Rhodochrosite

Origin
Argentina

Introduction
Rhodonite's chemical composition is MnCO₃. Due to its high manganese content, its color is often a soft yet rich pink, peach, or with white streaks. It is also known as "Manganocalcite".

Historical documents from the Roman and Greek eras describe it as a symbolic stone associated with love, beauty, and emotions. In medieval European alchemical and mineral medicine literature, it was believed to be related to "the heart, blood, and emotional balance." In Argentine indigenous culture, it is symbolically referred to as the "heart of Mother Earth," further deepening its emotional significance.