Description
Location: Peru
Weight: 4.3 Ounces
Dimensions: 40MM
Comes with a Rosewood Stand.
The item pictured is the one you will receive.
Rhodonite, a member of the pyroxenoid mineral group, is distinguished by its characteristic pink to red coloration. Its chemical composition includes manganese, iron, calcium, and silicon, represented by the formula MnSiO3. Valued as a gemstone for its vivid colors and recognized for its metaphysical attributes, rhodonite is prominently sourced from Peru. Key mining regions such as Huancavelica, Huanuco, Junin, and Lima yield high-grade specimens highly prized by both collectors and lapidaries worldwide.
Peruvian rhodonite predominantly presents itself in massive formations or as crystalline clusters, distinguished by its elegant pink to red hues often accented with striking black or brown veining. This distinctive coloration arises from the mineral’s manganese content. Exhibiting a vitreous to pearly luster, rhodonite possesses a Mohs hardness ranging from 5.5 to 6.5, reflecting its delicate yet enduring nature.