Rhodochrosite & Rhodonite

Rhodochrosite and Rhodonite are two of the most beautiful pink stones in the gemstone world — and two that people frequently confuse with each other. Here's the easy way to tell them apart: Rhodonite is a pink manganese silicate with bold black veins of manganese oxide running through it like roads on a map — it's the state gemstone of Massachusetts. Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate that's more softly pink with gentle white swirls — it's the state mineral of Colorado. Both are gorgeous, both are natural, and both are right here.