Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite is the national stone of Argentina. It ranges from pink to red and is usually opaque with banded patterning, but can also be translucent. It is often confused with rhodonite, which can have similar color and patterning in addition to a similar name.
Where it's Found: Argentina, Colorado and Montana in the US, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, Canada, Japan, Khazakstan, and Namibia.
Mohs Hardness Scale: 3.5-4
Rose Quartz
When quartz is purple, it is amethyst. When it is yellow, it is citrine. When it is pink, it is rose quartz. Throughout history, reaching back thousands of years, rose quartz has been regarded as a symbol of beauty and love.
Where it's Found: Around the world, including Brazil, Madagascar, the US, Afghansitan, India, Japan, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Russia, Sri Lanka.
Mohs Hardness Scale: 7