Rhodonite Flat Stone

Here are Rhodonite Crystal flat stones but they are unusual in their colouring and patterning! I do not know the country of origin.

Benefits of Rhodonite Crystal Stone

This crystal is known for its capacity to bring emotional healing and to release blocked energy from within the heart chakra. This is why it is a stone of altruism and generosity. It helps you to use your talents to bring gifts to others. This way you are reminded that this often offers greater satisfaction to yourself than just receiving from others. Read more on Healing tab.

Shape is great to stroke, put in a big pocket, lay on the body and may fit a hemp necklace.

Enjoy selecting the right rhodonite crystal flat stone for your needs.

Healing Properties

Benefits of Rhodonite

• Promotes the energy of love by activating and energizes the Heart to:
  • convey resonance of unconditional love to the physical plane.
• Aids self esteem and confidence.
• Maximizes ones potential, attracting potential people and situations best suit for one’s unique talents.
• Encourages you to use your gifts, altruism and generosity to help others.
• Eases physical and emotional trauma. Helps make fine distinctions in people rather than bad judgments.
• Said to:
  • improves reflexes and energy levels.
  • aid weight loss and detoxing.

Geological Information

Geological Information of Rhodonite

• Did you know gemstones can be  "official"? Rhodonite is the official gemstone of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

General Identification

• Category: Inosilicate
• Formula: (repeating unit) (Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg,Ca)SiO3
• Mohs Hardness: 5½ - 6½
• Specific Gravity: 3.57 - 3.76
• Crystal system: Triclinic
• Lustre: Vitreous, Pearly
• Crystal habit: Tabular crystals, massive, granular
• Colour: Pink, rose-pink to brownish red, red, gray and yellow

Special Notes

• Can be confused with rhodochrosite give similar name, gem crystal look, colour and manganese component.
• High grade it is pure rose-red (pink).
• Low grades you will see rhodonite contrasting with black manganese oxides
  • often tending to brown because of surface oxidation.