Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral with chemical composition MnCo3. In its pure form (rare), it is typically a rose-red colour, but it can also be shades of pink to pale brown. Colorado officially named rhodochrosite as it's State mineral in 2002.
Larimar, the beautiful milky blue stone probably needs no explanation (but just because .... "Larimar" is the tradename for a rare blue variety of the silicate mineral pectolite found only in the Dominican Republic, around the city of Barahona.)
We were fortunate enough to grab this little collection of Native made pendants in a nice trade. The findings are .925 sterling silver. THe stones are very nicely finished. Not real flashy, but super pieces to add to any ladies collection. Quality stones and quality settings.