Collection: Rhodonite

Rhodonite is a semi-precious stone appreciated as much for its beauty as for its virtues in lithotherapy.

🌸 General characteristics

• Name : Rhodonite

• Etymology : From the Greek rhodon , meaning "rose"

• Color : Pink to pinkish red, often marbled or veined with black (manganese or iron oxides)

• Chemical composition : Manganese silicate (MnSiO₃)

• Hardness (Mohs scale) : 5.5 to 6.5

• Crystal system : Triclinic

🌍 Origin and deposits

Rhodonite is found in several regions of the world, including:

• Russia (famous deposit in the Urals)

• Australia

• Brazil

• UNITED STATES

• Madagascar

• Suede

💎 Use

• Jewelry : Necklaces, pendants, bracelets

• Decorative objects : Sculptures, tumbled stones

• Lithotherapy : Stone often used for emotional well-being

🧘 Virtues in lithotherapy

Emotional benefits:

• Soothes emotional wounds

• Promotes forgiveness, reconciliation

• Encourages love of self and others

Associated Chakras:

• Heart Chakra (Anahata) : to balance emotions and promote compassion

💡 Anecdote:

In Russia, rhodonite was traditionally used to make precious objects (vases, mosaics, jewelry). It is sometimes called the "stone of dawn" because of its pink hue, which evokes the sunrise.