This large Rhodonite Heart with black manganese inclusions is quite a hand hold! Reminds me of the rivers in life we travel especially those that travel the country of relationships with others. This is the last one we have.

This crystal promotes the energy of love into the outer world. It helps those who are good at receiving love and support from others but not so quick to offer it. This is why it is a stone of altruism and generosity, using your talents to bring gifts to others. Read more on the Healing tab.

This rhodonite heart is larger than normal so makes a lovely statement of and for love for any collectors of this shape.

Healing Properties

Healing Properties 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.