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Rhodochrosite

Gemstone
Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral with chemical composition MnCO₃. In its pure form, it is typically a rose-red colour, but it can also be shades of pink to pale brown. It streaks white, and its Mohs hardness varies between 3.5 and... Wikipedia
Colors: Pink and Red
Chemical formula: MnCO₃
Hardness (Mohs hardness scale): 3.5 – 4
Luster: Vitreous
Density: 3.69
Birefringence: δ = 0.218
Cleavage: On, perfect; parting on