RHODONITE

Rhodonite and sterling silver designer earrings by Ture Designs
Rhodonite earrings
Species:  Rhodonite
Mohs Hardness:  5.5 to 6.5 out of 10
Color:  Red, pink, brownish red to purplish red.
RI:  1.733 to 1.747 (1.73 to 1.75 Spot Reading)
Birefringence:  None
SR/DR/AGG:  AGG
Clarity Type:  Type II
Spectrum:  Broad absorption at 548nm, with thinner bands at 408, 412, 455 and 503nm
Fluorescence:  Inert
SG:  3.50 (+0.26 / - 0.20)
Routine Treatments:  None
Additional Enhancements:  Dyeing

Rhodonite Facts

Carved rhodonite scarab bezel set in a 12K rose gold-filled bracelet
Carved rhodonite scarab
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Rhodonite is a pink gemstone, often with black manganese oxide dendrite veining.

Rhodonite's name was derived from the term rhodos, which is Greek for rose colored.

Rhodonite and sterling silver designer earrings, by Ture Designs
Rhodonite earrings