Rhodonite Wire Wrapped Pendant

Rhodonite Wire Wrapped Pendant

Chakra: Root and Heart

Approximate Size:

1-1.5 inches

Rhodonite is a pink manganese metasilicate mineral that often contains significant amounts of iron, magnesium, and calcium. Rhodonite was first discovered in 1819 by C.F. Jasche. The crystal was named from the Greek word meaning “a rose”, due to it’s pink to rose red color. Rhodonite can also be found in brownish-red and black varieties with pink inclusions within. It was originally only found in the Ural Mountains in Russia, but can now be found in India, Mexico, Sweden, Madagascar, Brazil, and USA. Rhodonite has been named as the state gem of Massachusetts.

Chemical Formula: (Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg,Ca)SiO3

Hardness: 5.5-6.5