Rhodochrosite is known as the stone of the compassionate heart.  It opens and soothes the heart chakra, encouraging forgiveness, compassion, and empathy towards both yourself and others.  It's a great inner child healer that gently brings buried emotions to the surface to be released.  It's believed to help you see your innate value and beauty supporting a sense of wholeness and the courage to step into your truth while also encouraging you to face your pain with softness and grace, offering deep emotional cleansing and restoration
 
Chakra: Heart
Country of Origin: Peru