Rhodochrosite geode with amethyst and quartz

A geode is an ordinary looking rock that is hollow from inside with beautiful inner lining of mineral crystals. The cavity in a rock is filled with mineral-rich water, causing crystals to grow over long intervals of time. Some geodes are massive in size and are called crystal caves. Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral with pink and red hues displaying distinct banding pattern. Popularly known as the "stone of the compassionate heart", rhodochrosite provides emotional healing and self-love, promoting compassion, inner peace, and self-acceptance. Rhodochrosite geodes additionally promote creativity and confidence. Amethyst is well known for calming and protective properties and promotes restful sleep, while smoky quartz provides grounding, protection, emotional stability and calmness to the mind.