Weight – 1.07 lb’s – 489.7 gm’s
Dimensions – 4.210″ x 1.407″ across/deep (10.693 x 3.575 cm’s)
Country of Origin – Akatore Creek, Otago, New Zealand
USD $31.00
SKU: P5679
This specimen is a beautiful Rhodonite Freeform, from the South Island of New Zealand. It features an array of pleasing patterns and a beautiful shiny finish on the Polished flat face while the rest has been left natural! It stands on its own.
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Weight – 1.07 lb’s – 489.7 gm’s
Dimensions – 4.210″ x 1.407″ across/deep (10.693 x 3.575 cm’s)
Country of Origin – Akatore Creek, Otago, New Zealand
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Rhodonite is a manganese silicate mineral recognized by its distinctive pink coloration contrasted with black manganese veining or matrix. This natural combination of pink and black gives Rhodonite its characteristic grounding yet heart-centered nature.
Notable sources include Russia, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Peru, New Zealand, and the USA. Russian Rhodonite, historically used in decorative stonework, is particularly well known for its deep pink tones and bold black patterning.
Rhodonite has long been valued as a stone of emotional balance, compassion, and grounded heart energy, making it especially popular for relationship work and emotional healing.
Rhodonite is a manganese inosilicate mineral that typically forms in metamorphic environments and manganese-rich deposits. The black veining commonly seen in Rhodonite is usually manganese oxide formed through natural alteration.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Species | Rhodonite |
| Chemical Formula | MnSiO₃ |
| Crystal System | Triclinic |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 5.5–6.5 |
| Luster | Vitreous to dull |
| Transparency | Opaque to translucent |
| Typical Form | Massive, veined, occasionally crystalline |
Rhodonite is commonly cut and polished into spheres, eggs, palm stones, and cabochons, which showcase its striking color contrast and make it ideal for hands-on work.
⚠️ Handling:
Rhodonite is fairly durable but should still be protected from hard impacts, especially polished edges.
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid salt water or prolonged soaking. Dry thoroughly.
☀️ Light:
Generally light-stable, though extended exposure to intense sunlight may dull polish over time.
📦 Storage & Display:
Store separately from harder stones to avoid scratching. Ideal for bedside tables, meditation spaces, or daily carry.