Rhodonite Large Hole Faceted 8mm Round - 8-inch (Natural) It's soft chatoyancy is reminscent

It's soft chatoyancy is reminscent of the moon's light

the mineral was named for French paleontologist Eugene Durmortier (1803-1873)

with indigo being the most rare

everything from colorless to black

Blue Sodalite is sometimes referred to as “poor man’s lapis” because of its similar color and much lower cost

Rhodonite Large Hole Faceted 8mm Round - 8-inch (Natural) It's soft chatoyancy is reminscentRhodonite, 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.