Use rhodochrosite if you are grieving or really needing to grieve a major loss, a relationship expired, or an outdated idea of self. Put rhodochrosite against your chest while you breathe through your heart. wear or carry a piece near your heart. Use rhodochrosite when your heart hurts. You can feel all the feels-even the most painful-and still be gentle with yourself. Let Rhodochrosite remind you that this too shall pass and you-especially you- absolutely will heal and love again when you are ready. Soften your heart.