Rhodonite with Matrix 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch Light This material is actually Serpentine

This material is actually Serpentine

It forms over long periods as mineral-rich water moves through aluminous rock

A quick one-handed flip brings the opposite tips to the same work area

Sunset Dumortierite has a much brighter palette than regular Dumortierite

Rhodonite with Matrix 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch Light This material is actually SerpentineRhodonite, 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.