What gemstones are found in Argentina?

Rhodochrosite is Argentina’s “national gemstone”. Colorado officially named rhodochrosite as its state mineral in 2002. It is sometimes called “Rosa del Inca”, “Inca Rose” or Rosinca.

Where to find crystals on argentina?

Wanda Mines
Located 40 kilometers away from Puerto Iguazú and 260 from Posadas, the famous Wanda Mines are at a gemstone site containing quartz crystals, amethysts, agates and topazes, to name a few varieties. Resting on the plentiful Paraná River, it lets visitors appreciate this singular attraction in the open air.

What can precious stones be used for?

A gemstone (also called a gem, fine gem, jewel, precious stone, or semi-precious stone) is a piece of mineral crystal which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.

Why is rhodochrosite so rare?

Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral that ranges in color from light pink to bright red. It is found in a small number of locations worldwide where other manganese minerals are usually present. Rhodochrosite is rarely found as well-formed crystals, so crystals can be extremely valuable as mineral specimens.

Is Blue rhodochrosite real?

Blue rhodochrosite is natural mineral and rarely available and it comes from argentina and also available in salmon pink colour.

Is there fake rhodochrosite?

Like many beautiful stones, Rhodochrosite is often the subject of counterfeit. And most often it is just a stone of onyx – dyed in crimson, or very cheap pale tint of rhodochrosite. In addition, fake Rhodochrosite demonstrates too bright color. However, if the bright color is natural, it costs a lot of money.

Where is the best rhodochrosite found?

Where are Rhodochrosites Found? The American state of Colorado produces spectacular crystals, pink to deep red, up to three inches on an edge. The world’s finest facetable rhodochrosite comes from Alma, Colorado. Other Colorado localities also produce pink faceting rough.

Is Ruby rarer than diamond?

Gem-quality rubies are significantly rarer than diamonds, though there are certain types of diamonds that are very rare too. If we weigh the most spectacular examples of rubies and diamonds against one another, diamonds that show color are even rarer.