mineral
Rhodonite
Inosilicate, (Mn,Fe,Mg,Ca)SiO3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs scale, rose-pink to red color often veined with black manganese oxide, vitreous luster, and triclinic crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs scale, rose-pink to red color often veined with black manganese oxide, vitreous luster, and triclinic crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Forms in metamorphic manganese deposits and metasomatic environments through the alteration of other manganese minerals.
Uses & applications
Used primarily as a gemstone for cabochons, beads, ornamental carvings, and occasionally as a minor ore of manganese.
Geological facts
Rhodonite is named from the Greek word rhodon, meaning rose, in reference to its characteristic pink coloration.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct pink color combined with dark dendritic veins of black manganese oxide. Found globally, notably in Russia, Australia, Sweden, and the USA.
