APPLICATIONS: | Ornamental and semi-precious stone and as a minor ore of manganese. |
ASSOCIATED MINERALS: | Calcite, pyrite, microcline, spessartine, and pyroxmangite. |
ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS: | Taurus. |
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE: | (Mn, Fe, Mg, Ca)5(SiO3)5, Manganese Iron Magnesium Calcium Silicate. |
CLASS: | Silicates. |
CLEAVAGE: | Perfect in two directions forming prisms with a rectangular cross-section. |
COLOR: | Pink to red or orange and even black. |
CRYSTAL HABITS: | Blocky prismatic habit, however crystals are rare. More typically massive, coarse and fine granular aggregates. |
CRYSTAL SYSTEM: | Triclinic; bar 1. |
FIELD INDICATORS: | Color, black inclusions, lack of reaction to acid and hardness. |
FRACTURE: | Conchoidal. |
GENERAL INFORMATION: | May tarnish to a brown or black color upon exposure. |
GEOGRAPHY: | Russia, Australia, Sweden, Brazil, and USA. |
GROUP: | Pyroxenoid. |
HARDNESS: | 5.5 - 6.5. |
LUSTER: | Vitreous to dull to pearly on polished surfaces. |
METAPHYSICAL: | Creates a clear path to balance the Yin and Yang, creating a balance of energies on the Earth plane. Rhodonite has been called "The Stone Of Love" and helps one to achieve their greatest potential. It activates and energizes the heart chakra and conveys the resonance of unconditional love to the physical plane. It dispells anxiety while promoting coherence during chaotic encounters. It recognizes and encourages fellowship, encouraging the serving aspect of ones nature and encouraging the spirit of generosity. It acts in an immediate fashion to activate the pineal gland and release a dominant and influential energy to stimulate intuitive guidance. Aids in the removal of spiritual blockages while aligning the chakras. |
PHYSICAL: | It has been used in the treatment of emphysema, inflammation of joints, light sensitivity, strep throat, heart disorders and arthritis. |
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: | 3.4 - 3.7+. |
STREAK: | White. |
SUBCLASS: | Inosilicates. |
TRANSPARENCY: | Translucent and rarely transparent. |
VIBRATES: | To the number 9. |
