rhodochrosite

/ˌroʊdəˈkroʊsaɪt/
noun
  1. A pink to red mineral made of manganese carbonate, often used as a gemstone or for decorative carvings.
    • She bought a beautiful pendant made from rhodochrosite at the gem show.
    • The museum displayed a large, polished slab of rhodochrosite with vivid pink bands.
    • Miners in Argentina discovered a rich vein of rhodochrosite deep in the Andes.
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