Rhodonite 8mm Cross - 15-16 Inch Color_Gray pattern and finish of the

pattern and finish of the original DZI beads

This stone is composed of angular fragments of minerals

These Muonionalusta Meteorite beads

and is similar to Mahogany

” Most deep red Carnelian has been heat treated to darken the beautiful orange and red tints that are created by iron oxides in the stone

Rhodonite 8mm Cross - 15-16 Inch Color_Gray pattern and finish of theRhodonite, 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.