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Ornamental rhodonite

Weight 920 gr

CHARACTERISTICS
Weight	920 gr
Size	110x85x50 mm
Reference	220908609
Mineral	mineral species Rhodonite
Category	Decoration stones
Group	Polished stones
Country	Madagascar

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Formula Mn²⁺SiO₃] RHODONITE
Mn	Manganese	Transition metal	38.29%
O	Oxygen	Other no metal	37.16%
Si	Silicon	Metalloids	21.75%
Ca	Calcium	Alkaline earth metal	1.54%
Fe	Iron	Transition metal	0.86%
Mg	Magnesium	Alkaline earth metal	0.37%
			99.99%
Rhodonite is a pink to red colored semi-precious mineral that has a hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale. Its chemical composition is mainly composed of manganese, oxygen and silicon, with traces of iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium. It is a monoclinic mineral that usually forms in silicate-rich igneous rocks, such as granitic rocks and associated hydrothermal minerals. Rhodonite is valued for its sparkle and bright pink color. It is often found as tabular crystals with striated faces or in heterogeneous masses containing inclusions. It is found in surface mines and quarries around the world, including Russia, Australia, the United States, China and Brazil. The name “rhodonite” comes from the Greek for “rose”. Rhodonite was first used by the Greeks and Romans to make jewelry and ornaments. Today it is used to make jewelry, sculptures and statuettes, as well as gemstones as part of curiosities.

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