Rhodonite
What is Rhodonite?
Rhodonite is a manganese inosilicate that is mainly found in Russia, Sweden, and Australia. It’s often used as a gemstone and is a popular choice for jewelry due to its pink and black coloration and spiritual significance.
Rhodonite is a pink gemstone with black inclusions, often used in jewelry and decorative items. Its unique appearance and calming properties make it a popular choice for jewelry and decorative items. The stone is often used in rings, necklaces, and pendants.
| Chemical Classification | Inorganic - Silicate (Chain silicate) |
| Color | Typically pink to red, often with black or brown inclusions. |
| Streak | White |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly. |
| Transparency | Translucent to opaque. |
| Occurrence | Australia, Russia, and Brazil. |
| Formation | Typically found in metamorphic rocks and occasionally in sedimentary formations. |
| Diaphaneity | Opaque |
| Cleavage | None |
| Mohs Hardness | 5.5-6.5. |
| Specific Gravity | Approximately 3.4 to 3.7. |
| Diagnostic Properties | Pink with black veins. |
| Chemical Composition | (Mn,Fe,Mg,Ca)SiO3 |
| Pleochroism | None. |
| Crystal System | Triclinic |
| Optical Properties | Biaxial (-) |
| Refractive Index | 1.711 - 1.738 |
| Birefringence | 0.013 - 0.014 |
| 2V angle | Measured: 50° to 90° |
| Dispersion | Not typically relevant for rhodonite due to its opacity. |