PRODUCT INFORMATION
General Description
Rhodonite is a Manganese inosilicate, SiO₃ and a member of the pyroxenoid group of minerals, crystallizing in the triclinic system. It commonly occurs as cleavable to compact masses with a rose-red color. Material has a sporadic supply from Madagascar with each piece being hand selected for color and complexity of patterns. Rhodonite occurs with black Chromite and has a high weight to size ratio. The pink color is variable from a dusky pink to semi gemmy which is exceptionally rare. This is an extremely hard stone, and every piece is polished to perfection. Price is grade dependent. The items are as shown. General Information - The name Rhodonite comes from rhodos, the Greek word for rose, referring to the stone's distinct pink or rose red colored Rhodonite became a very popular ornamental stone during the 1930s, after the discovery of the material in Argentina – this regional material is sometimes called Inca Rose. Price is grade dependent. The items are as shown.Product Data
Locality = MadagascarGrade = Very Good to A Grade
Size = 199 x 153 x 84 mm | 7.8 x 6 x 3.3 inch
Net Weight = 5 Kg | 11 Lbs
Product Type = Decor Item
Weight = 5.0 kg
SKU =
S116880RHOD*
Currently 1 in stock.
Please Note: The product title specifies the exact number of pieces included for the listed product price e.g. x 12, x 1, x 35 etc. The vast majority of our products are individually graded batches or single pieces which are priced accordingly. Therefore, if we state “Currently 1 in stock” this means we have 1 batch and/or 1 piece available as per the number of pieces indicated in the product title.
- Gallery
- Description
PRODUCT INFORMATION
General Description
Rhodonite is a Manganese inosilicate, SiO₃ and a member of the pyroxenoid group of minerals, crystallizing in the triclinic system. It commonly occurs as cleavable to compact masses with a rose-red color. Material has a sporadic supply from Madagascar with each piece being hand selected for color and complexity of patterns. Rhodonite occurs with black Chromite and has a high weight to size ratio. The pink color is variable from a dusky pink to semi gemmy which is exceptionally rare. This is an extremely hard stone, and every piece is polished to perfection. Price is grade dependent. The items are as shown. General Information - The name Rhodonite comes from rhodos, the Greek word for rose, referring to the stone's distinct pink or rose red colored Rhodonite became a very popular ornamental stone during the 1930s, after the discovery of the material in Argentina – this regional material is sometimes called Inca Rose. Price is grade dependent. The items are as shown.Product Data
Locality = MadagascarGrade = Very Good to A Grade
Size = 199 x 153 x 84 mm | 7.8 x 6 x 3.3 inch
Net Weight = 5 Kg | 11 Lbs
Product Type = Decor Item