RHODONITE

Rhodonite - Color, Facts, Power, Mythology, History And Myths

Rhodonite is believed to be the stone of charm and sophistication. In ancient times, this stone used to give to those persons, who go for long journeys, as it is considered as a protective stone. This stone has the capability to warn a person against any dangerous situation, as it makes the heart beat of the person accelerate suddenly.

The word Rhodonite is derived from the Greek word “rhodon”, which means “rose”. Since, Rhodonite gemstones resemble the same rose color in their appearance. The attractive color and vitreous gleam makes Rhodonite a perfect gemstone for ornaments and jewelry. In 1979, Rhodonite is believed to be most stunning material; hence it was designated as the official state gem for Massachusetts, United States.

In 1819, this amazing gemstone was confirmed as a distinct gemstone. Rhodonite gemstones are often confused with other pink colored stones such as Rhodochrosite and Rhodolite. The only difference between these stones is their hardness.

Where is Rhodonite found?

The massive material and the crystals of Rhodonite have been found in many places including Urals (Russia), Sweden, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Italy, India, South Africa, Japan, New Zealand, England and United States.

Healing Properties

Rhodonite stones are referred as the “Stone of Love”, due to its powerful energies and vibrations which make a person to love and to understand the creativity of the world. Some of the beneficial healing properties of Rhodonite gemstone are as follows:

  • Physical Healer

Being a physical healer, Rhodonite is helpful in improving cardiac deficiencies at an early stage. It is also used to tone up the respiratory tracts and lungs of the wearer. This gemstone fights against all the allergies and provides a shelter to the immune system of the wearer. Primeval fears and phobias are believed to be alleviated with Rhodonite gemstone.

In ancient times, these stones were used to diminish speech related and hearing related problems. It encourages the body of the wearer to fight against stress and headache nightmares. Diseases such as asthma, emphysema can be soothed with Rhodonite crystals. Rhodonite is believed to be a beneficial stone for the growth of the bones.

In tense situations, Rhodonite stones are tending to keep the wearer’s mind clear and calm. This stone is considered to discharge the negative emotions and feelings which are the result of changing circumstances such as separations, new job, long journeys and many more.

This marvelous gemstone is said to be advantageous for joint inflammation, ears, thyroid, light sensitivity, strep throat, issues related to heart and many more. One of the forms of Rhodonite, Tumbled can also be used to stimulate the metabolism in the wearer’s body.At the stressful time, this stone helps the wearer a lot.

  • Emotional Healer

Rhodonite gemstones are very popular due to their pure grace and elegance. This gemstone symbolizes self-realization and considered to be very helpful for inner growth and self-love.

Being a calming stone, the energies of the Rhodonite crystals have been used for easing anger, as well as any kind of stress. Pink colored Rhodonite with its dark and black inclusions protects the wearer against all kind of anxieties.

Stone of contrasts – Rhodonite, helps the wearer in enhancing their obsessive love and it is a very famous gemstone that attracts a true mate to be your loved one. Rhodonite is said to bring emotional balance and helps the wearer to be confident in any situation or circumstances. This stone is considered to be advantageous in mending the broken heart and also encourages the wearer to move forward to his life.

This marvelous gemstone helps the wearer in his passionate love that will be grounded in nature. Emotional self-destruction, codependency, and abusive nature can be aided by the healing energies of Rhodonite crystals. This stone is amazing in encouraging forgiveness and unselfish love.

  • Spiritual Healer

As a spiritual healer, Rhodonite stones have the ability to discover the true passion of the wearer and make him learn new skills that will help him to represent that passion, whenever it is required. This stone supports the wearer in finding better ways to serve the humanity and helps him to be focused towards his goals.

The powerful vibrations of Rhodonite crystals help the individuals to revive their inner peace as well as their inner love. Soul purpose of personification and heart feelings can be stimulated by the strong energies of this crystal. This lovely stone is considered to promote the service of the spirit.

  • Heals and Balances Chakra

The calming stone – Rhodonite is believed to stimulate the Heart Chakra and the Root Chakra. These areas of the wearer get affected with the powerful energies of Rhodonite crystals more efficiently. Being a stone of power, Rhodonite is considered to strengthen the vitality of the body and also helps the persons to calm their heart against negative emotions and feelings.

Rhodonite Facts

Some facts about Rhodonite

  • Rhodonite crystals were engraved to decorate the Moscow Metro, and Mayakovskaya Station, which was built in between 1935 to 1938. Rhodonite inlay has covered their 80 square meters of area.
  • Crystals of this stone are used to combat fear of exams and makes the wearer confident in those circumstances.
  • Wearing a Rhodonite necklace, which will be made of stones without black inclusions, is considered as the most powerful form of this stone.
  • Rhodonite and Rhodochrosite, both are correlated with each other and both of them protects against anxieties and fears.

Metaphysical Properties

A magnificent pink or red colored gemstone, Rhodonite comprises warm colors that are covered with the result of oxidation i.e. black marks. It is manganese silicate that is related with the pyroxenoid group of minerals. In the composite of Rhodonite mineral, manganese component often replaced by iron, magnesium, calcium and zinc.

One of the forms of Rhodonite gemstone, bustamite consist 20% of calcium oxide and the fowlerite consist 7% of zinc oxide in the composite. Normally, Rhodonite gemstones are created by the metamorphosis in manganese ore and mines where it forms a chain of silicate crystals. These crystals conform to the triclinic system of symmetry.

One of the features of the Rhodonite crystals is that, when they are placed in an open flame, they easily turn into the reddish glass. According to the hardness on the Moh’s scale, Rhodonite stones measures in between 5.5 to 6.5, which more than the average.

Rhodonite Color

Rhodonite crystals vary its hues from rose pink to dark red gemstones with black dendritic additions. It is very difficult to find Rhodonite crystals which do not comprise any inclusions.

  • CleavagePerfect, in two directions
  • Other Names
  • Crystal HabitTabular crystals, massive, granular
  • StreakWhite
  • Refractive Index1.733-1.747Â
  • DiaphaneityTranslucent - Opaque
  • Mohs scale (hardness)5.5-6.5
  • SourcesUrals (Russia), Sweden, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Italy, India, South Africa, Japan, New Zealand, England and United States.
  • Chemical formula(Mn, Fe, Mg, Ca) SiO3
  • LustreVitreous
  • ColorPink To Brownish, Purplish Red Often With Black Veining, Brown, Green Areas Due To Impurities
  • Chakra HealingRoot or base chakra,Heart chakra
  • BirthstoneMay
  • Zodiactaurus
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  • Afra
    Nov 26, 2014, 1:32:08 AM

    Rhodonite is used for diminishing the speech and hearing related problems. It motivates the owner’s body so that he may fight against the headache and stress. It also soothes the diseases like emphysema and asthma. It also helps in growth of the bones. I want this gemstone for me as its characteristics matches with my needs. Should I try it? Please suggest.

  • Gemexi
    Apr 13, 2015, 4:48:40 AM

    yes you may try this gemstone..it will help you to reduce your speech and hearing issues and will fight against stress nd headache.. seek an advice from your astrologer too...

  • Bob
    May 1, 2015, 12:49:09 AM

    hi...I am the tuner of Rhodonite gemstone...and find it up-to my requirements...you too will like this charm...in fact it matches your expectation too...you will feel good wearing it...it will be there to solve all your issues and will offer you relaxed and nice life....just go for it...Best of Luck

  • branko
    Oct 6, 2015, 5:38:38 AM

    Hey Ami i need help.. i had a bad breakup since a month ago.. and i really ;loved her but she don't wanna be with me..Will Rhodonite help me in getting y love back..or finding my true love??

  • Camilla
    Jun 30, 2019, 11:54:43 PM

    Rhodonite stone always looks pretty and I always keen to know more about it.

  • Rubina
    Sep 2, 2019, 12:17:12 AM

    I am glad that rhodonite is my birthstone. It looks so pretty.

  • krishal
    Oct 15, 2019, 10:05:19 PM

    I simply love this beautiful and amazing gemstone...Very very attractive

  • gracia
    Dec 4, 2019, 10:16:41 PM

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  • merlin
    Feb 2, 2020, 9:59:25 PM

    This stone looks fabulous, its color, design, shine and everything looks pretty.\n

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    Jul 7, 2020, 5:22:35 AM

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  • Eila
    Dec 10, 2020, 4:39:51 AM

    I love to read and whenever I use to read your information about different stones its always interesting and informative keep going! with beautiful stones and wide range of jewelry..

    Gemexi
    Dec 10, 2020, 4:53:14 AM

    Thank you so much:)

  • Charlotte
    Jun 18, 2021, 9:23:31 AM

    This stone looks beautiful. The facts and healing properties of this stone are really impressive. I am waiting for this to be in my wardrobe.

    Gemexi
    Jun 18, 2021, 9:34:56 AM

    Hey Charlotte, We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We will be happy to serve you.

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