Rhodonite 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead A Grade - 15-16 Inch A the same gemologist that discovered

the same gemologist that discovered Kunzite

fluorophlogopite

This mineral is a recent find out of Madagascar and has only been seen crystallized in the form of masses

The stone's mossy greens

and patterns

Rhodonite 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead A Grade - 15-16 Inch A the same gemologist that discoveredRhodonite, 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.