10x8 Rhodonite Pendant, buying Pink Stone Pendant, Pink Pendant 925 Solid Sterling Silver 18 inch Black Leather Neckcord

buying 10x8 Rhodonite Pendant, Pink Stone Pendant, Pink Pendant 925 Solid Sterling Silver. I have not hand set the stone yet in case you prefer a different color stone, also please notice that if you turn the stone in a different direction, you get a totally different look so you can chose which you prefer. Stone size approx. 10x8 mm., 3 ct., 5/16" wide x 3/8" long. Pendant top to bottom 1/2". The stone looks even better in person and you can see it was hard to take a picture that showed the true beauty. To keep pendant looking new just wash with liquid soap and water. Do not use ultrasonic cleaner or harsh chemicals.

Pink rhodonite contrasting with black manganese oxides is sometimes used as gemstone material. Rhodonite was first discovered in the 1790's in the Ural Mountains of Russia near Maloe Sidelnikovo, and was called orletz by the locals, Russian for “the Eagle Stone” because people began to notice eagles in the region often carried small pieces of the stone to their nests. It soon became tradition to place small Rhodonite stones in their babies' cradles as well. The custom was later extended to giving Rhodonite to travelers as a protective stone. Massive blocks of orletz containing Rhodonite and other manganese minerals weighing up to 48 tons apiece were mined from this location and many mines throughout the Urals, used for ornamental carvings, massive inlays and beautiful jewelry made famous by Czars and nobles. It became the national stone of Russia in 1913.

This mineral was officially named Rhodonite in 1819 by Christoph Friedrich Jasche, from the Greek rhodon, meaning “rose,” and refers to its characteristic pink color. It has been referred to as Peach Blossom Jade, Vermilion Jade, or Pink Marble; and in the Urals as orletz, bakan, Hornstone, or Ruby Spar. It is mined in many locations around the world, including Massachusetts, USA, where it was declared the official state gemstone in 1979. Rhodonite is sometimes confused with the manganese carbonate Rhodochrosite, as well as the high pressure, low temperature polymorph Pyroxmangite. While Rhodochrosite is softer with white banding compared to Rhodonite's hardness and black veining, Rhodonite and Pyroxmangite share the same general composition and x-ray studies may be needed to make a distinction.

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