Rhodochrosite and Rhodonite
Rhodonite is an uncommon mineral found in metamorphic rocks, primarily those that contain manganese. Not to be confused with Rhodochrosite which is the lighter pink one, Rhodonite often has black manganese oxide veins running through each specimen, giving it the distinct appearance of pink with black crisscrossing lines. Rhodonite is highly associated with being a stone of compassion, an emotional balancer that clears away wounds and scars from the past, nurturing love and compassion.
