Rhodonite Large Hole Faceted 8mm Round - 8-inch destash-fac-rounds with accents of pink

with accents of pink

It also occurs in golden yellows and browns as well as milky white

Pietersite has been called the Tempest Stone for its colors of deep blue and gray with metallic gold and flashes of brilliant chatoyancy as it catches the light

while retaining the structure of the wood

known for its incredible hardness

Rhodonite Large Hole Faceted 8mm Round - 8-inch destash-fac-rounds with accents of pinkRhodonite, whose name is derived from the Greek word for Rose, rhodon, is known for its pink, red and magenta hues. A Manganese inosilicate (or chain silicate), Rhodonite belongs to the Pyroxenoid group of minerals. It was originally found in the Ural mountains of Russia, where it was observed that the stone was often carried by eagles to their nests. This earned it the Russian name orletz or Eagle Stone.