Rhodonite

Stones, Carvings, Cabochons & Beads

Rhodonite is a pink manganese silicate mineral with indicative amounts of iron, magnesium, and calcium. It's usually found in metamorphic rocks. Rhodonite often contains black manganese oxides which occur as dendrites, fracture-fillings, or matrix. Rhodonite is also known as Manganese Spar and Manganolite.