Rhodonite with Matrix 2x4mm Tube - 15-16 Inch Malachite where the stones are thought

where the stones are thought to have been originally found

Common Opals such as White African Opal are believed to provide gentle

It has been mistaken for ruby and sapphire at times

It is a very soft stone typically found near copper deposits

Unlike most turquoise

Rhodonite with Matrix 2x4mm Tube - 15-16 Inch Malachite where the stones are thoughtRhodonite, 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.