5.7" Polished Rhodonite Sphere - Madagascar

This is a big, beautiful rhodonite sphere, mined in Madagascar. While much of the rhodonite from this locality typically contains an abundance of black streaks of manganese oxidation, this sphere primarily displays the red-pink portions of rhodonite.

Rhodonite is a manganese silicate well known among collectors for its beautiful pink and red colors. The red variety can be so deep red that it rivals rubies in color. Rhodonite often has black manganese oxide veins running through its masses, giving it a distinct look with pink with black crisscrossing lines and flower-like formations throughout.


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DETAILS
SPECIES
Rhodonite with Manganese Oxide
LOCATION
Ampanihy, Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar
SIZE
5.7" wide, 13 lbs
CATEGORY
ITEM
#111904