'stone of love and balance' A manganese carbonate mineral (MnCO3.). Generally this is a pink stone with white veins. impure types will be pink to brown. it is sometimes used in the production of low grade stainless steel and some forms of aluminium.

In Argentina Rhodocrosite has formed in stalagmites in the silver mines of the Incas since they were abandoned in the 13th century.

connects with activity creates happiness. also aids in sensuality and increase in sexual activity. This stone is most powerful with relationships, love, honesty and matters of the heart (it is considered to be a stronger and more powerful mineral in regards to these matters than any other mineral out there including rose quartz
assist one in attaining an ecstatic state during meditation. Also this stone is good for work involving sacrifice (nothing Living) and work regarding personal attacks on any level and the use of this mineral to end such attacks. also if you are ready to leave a destructive behavaiors behind and pursue a more balanced lifestyle then this stone can help you

there is also a gem quality version of this stone.

this stone will work well on all chakras except the 5th one.

Elixirs are good for infections of the ears, sinus and some stomach. A cloth soaked in an Rhodocrosite elixir may be used as a topical poultice for minor cuts or scrapes.