Pte. Rhodochrosite

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Iron_Age
gptkbp:appearance perfect in one direction
gptkbp:associated_rock_types gptkb:limestone
gptkbp:available_colors varies with impurities
gptkbp:characteristic birefringent
gptkbp:chemical_formula Mn CO3
gptkbp:color pink
gptkbp:color_variation light pink
banded rhodochrosite
gptkbp:common_name rose manganese
gptkbp:crafting_system cabochons
gptkbp:difficulty 3.5 to 4 on Mohs scale
gptkbp:discovery gptkb:Argentina
gptkbp:environment sedimentary rocks
gptkbp:formation_temperature low to moderate temperatures
gptkbp:found_in_states gptkb:Colorado
gptkbp:geological_features Paleozoic
gptkbp:has_luminosity gptkb:none
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pte. Rhodochrosite
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:is_visible_from transparent to translucent
gptkbp:luster vitreous to pearly
gptkbp:mineral_classification carbonate mineral
gptkbp:mineral_color pink to red
gptkbp:mineral_color_range light to dark pink
gptkbp:mineral_family carbonate family
gptkbp:mineral_hardness 3.5 to 4
gptkbp:mineral_occurrence rare
gptkbp:mineral_properties soluble in acids
gptkbp:mineral_structure trigonal symmetry
gptkbp:mineral_uses collecting
gptkbp:mining_locations gptkb:Mendoza_Province
gptkbp:natural_resources carbonates
gptkbp:notable_artifact gptkb:Sweet_Home_Mine
calcite
manganite
gptkbp:notable_species Alpine deposits
gptkbp:occurs_in hydrothermal veins
gptkbp:origin Greek 'rhodon' meaning rose
gptkbp:release_region gptkb:USA
gptkbp:season gptkb:white
gptkbp:similar_minerals calcite
gptkbp:strategic_importance gem trade
gptkbp:structure trigonal
rhombic
gptkbp:surface 3.6 to 3.7
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:none
gptkbp:uses gptkb:jewelry
gptkbp:uses_in_healing emotional healing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Our_Girl
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6