rhodochrosite
/ˌroʊdəˈkroʊsaɪt/
noun
- 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.