Madagascar AB rhodonite bracelet (7-8mm balls)

BRA-RHON-08
Origin: Madagascar
Grade: AB

Bracelet made of 7-8mm Madagascar rhodonite beads
Patterns and colors may vary from bracelet to bracelet
Grade: AB

Rhodonite is a beautiful mineral belonging to the silicate group and the pyroxenoid family. Its main components are manganese and silicon, with inclusions of iron, magnesium and calcium. Depending on the elements retained in its composition, rhodonite can have various shades such as gray, brown or pink. Sometimes this stone is dark red.

Pinkish-red in color, it is translucent, rarely transparent. Its luster is vitreous, pearly and its cleavage is perfect. Rhodonite is formed during the metamorphosis of sedentary deposits of manganese ore. This process gives it this beautiful pink color with a natural oxidation of the black veins of manganese dioxide due to heavy rains.

It has a hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, which gives it an average hardness. For comparison, diamond has a hardness of 10, the highest hardness on this same scale. This stone is found in the form of prisms or tablets, arranged in coarse and massive aggregates. This stone is found in metamorphic rocks or in hydrothermal deposits.

Pink stone is formed by a contact metasomatism reaction, a geological process by which there is a replacement of one mineral by another within the same rock, atom by atom, molecule by molecule. This process thus generates the creation of a new variety of mineral.

In 1820, this stone was first identified by the German chemist and geologist Friedrich August. Its etymology is linked to the color of the stone and comes from the Greek rhodon which means pink. This same root is used for another stone, rhodochrosite, a pale pink stone with white designs. Furthermore, rhodonite belongs to the garnet group, while rhodochrosite is a calcite.

There are no legends or myths in particular with rhodonite. During archaeological excavations, amulets or other rhodonite jewelry were found, dating back to the time of ancient Greece. It was said of this stone, that it served to protect its wearer from attacks by thugs or from strong weather.

A symbol of protection and affection, this pink stone was offered to loved ones to express feelings of kindness.

In the 19th century, this stone was greatly admired in Russia. For the record, Tsar Alexander II, Emperor of Russia from 1855 to 1881, became a widower in 1880. He decided to build a tomb entirely carved from a huge 40-ton block of rhodonite when his beloved wife died. She adored the magnificent pink stone. It was the largest block of rhodonite ever found in the world. It took more than 15 years to complete this pink tomb.

Nowadays, rhodonite can be found in museums, palaces, and even in a metro station in St. Petersburg. Vases, basins, and columns have been covered with this fabulous stone. Rhodonite was also used in the decoration of buildings. It is currently used in the manufacture of jewelry and in lithotherapy.

The various deposits are located in Madagascar, Brazil, Australia, etc.

Rhodonite combines the soothing properties of pink and the protective virtues of its black veins. Thus, it is a stone of protection against negative emotions, such as jealousy, frustration and anger. It keeps away harmful, excessive love relationships, those that exert too much influence.

By repelling these negative energies, rhodonite develops quality communication. It undoes conflicts and unspoken things, especially in siblings. It encourages reconciliation. It thus allows us to face the hazards of life with serenity, strength and kindness.

This stone softens people who are too emotional, nervous, stressed and suffering from pathological shyness. It provides an open mind, learning to listen to others, compassion and tolerance. Rhodonite helps with forgiveness, first towards oneself, then towards others. It gently leads to steps of understanding and fraternization.

This fabulous mineral also helps to overcome blockages, emotional traumas related to the past. It gives the strength to understand a painful past or a bad experience. It can also be recommended for couples who need to consolidate their relationship and strengthen their trust. In addition, rhodonite makes you realize that resentment and revenge are not solutions. It encourages forgiveness.

In conclusion, rhodonite helps with conflict resolution, healing emotional wounds, communicating constructively and loving oneself. It also facilitates forgiveness in general and allows one to turn the page.