Wood Rhodonite 6mm Faceted Round Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Australian Butter Jasper The presence of Manganese in

The presence of Manganese in the stone produces its color

” It was a prized gem in Greece as far back as 300 BCE

Von Prehn discovered the stone in South Africa in 1774

This stone has not been dyed or enhanced in any way

Wood Rhodonite 6mm Faceted Round Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Australian Butter Jasper The presence of Manganese inRhodonite, 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.