noun
- a pink to red manganese silicate mineral used as a gemstone and ornamental stone
Usage: mineralogy
Examples
- The jewelry store displayed a beautiful rhodonite pendant with distinctive black veining.
- Rhodonite is often confused with rose quartz due to its similar pink coloration.
- The mineral collector added a specimen of rhodonite from Massachusetts to her collection.
- Rhodonite is commonly used in decorative carvings and cabochon jewelry.
- The distinctive pink color of rhodonite comes from its manganese content.
- Many metaphysical practitioners believe rhodonite promotes emotional healing.