Rhodonite is an ornamental stone, which is often used because of its unusual decorativeness with hydroxide and oxide veins of manganese, brown sections of bastamite, inesite and other inclusions. The Hermitage has a collection of art products made of this stone, made by Russian masters of the 19th century.
In Ancient Russia, rhodonite was known as a "bakan" or "ruby spar". It is pinkish, crimson, scarlet, sometimes there is a grayish hue, and its color is uneven: bright red elements alternate with less saturated and dark, brownish-red tones. The coller of the mineral is more beautiful and cleaner, if there are fewer foreign elements. The transition of rhodonite to bootstock is indicated by grayish and pink shades, it is characterized by black veins of manganese oxide, which on a pink background form the most beautiful patterns and patterns, which enhances the decorativeness of this stone. Fowlerite is a rhodonite with yellow and brown impregnations. There are species of rhodonite, reminiscent of their black, gray, pink and brown stripes of jasper. For a long time such a rhodonite was mistaken for jasper.
Field. The main deposits of rhodonite are in the Urals, they were discovered in the 18th century near Sverdlovsk (Ekaterinburg) near the village of Sedelnikovo. And in small amounts, rhodonite is found in nature often. Deposits of rhodonite are formed under the metamorphism of the exhalation-precipitation carbonate deposit, when manganese accumulates in an oxidized form together with chalcedony. In the process of metamorphism, the elements become manganese silicates, that is, rhodonite, tephroite, and bustamite. Rhodonite can form when contacting granitoids with limestone in skarn polymetallic deposits.
On the world market, rhodonite comes from Madagascar and from Australia, where it is mined in the areas of Queensland and New South Wales. It also comes from a large zinc deposit Broken Hill. Rhodonite from Australia - a very high-quality material, comparable only to the Ural crystals.
There are deposits of rhodonite in Spain, but the stones there are of rather poor quality. There is a mineral in England, and in the United States, and Japan, but it is extracted here from time to time. Low quality of rhodonite found in Central Asia (Altyn-Topkan).
Therapeutic and magical properties of rhodonite
Medical properties. Eastern folk medicine mentions a remedy against oncology with rhodonite in its composition. It is assumed that the mineral can be used for preventive purposes in eye diseases, applying smooth stones to the eyeball region. It is believed that rhodonite can relieve insomnia, nightmarish dreams, have a beneficial effect on the nervous system, improve liver function.
Rhodonite affects the chakra of the solar plexus and the heart chakra.
Magical properties. The stone of the morning dawn is considered a stone of illusion. In India and the eastern countries, it is believed that this "divine" mineral can help a desperate person, awakening the will to live, directing the right path of light and good. Now mystics use in their rituals and during meditation balls made from this stone. Europeans believe that the properties of rhodonite help identify dormant talents and bring their owner fame.
Gently pink rhodonite contributes to the development of hidden opportunities, the emergence of love for art, the emergence of a craving for beauty and refinement.
Rodonit is the patron of the zodiacal Gemini and Libra. The first one helps in the development of memory, intuition, the development of skills, skills and knowledge, and the second he makes himself more confident, giving strength and energy.
It is believed that the crystal contains the energy of Venus, and the presence of black bars indicates the energy of Saturn, which, influencing Venus, gives it order and system, and Venus, in turn, softens its effect. Rodonite is considered to be the stone of Anahata. This is a crystal of mercy and compassion that inspires joy and hope, shows that there are not only dark sides in life, it suggests that you need to find joyful moments of being, fill the heart with joy and share it with your loved ones.
Rodonit is considered the patron of Russia. The most energetically powerful stones are found in the Urals. They help in the development of the creative principle, especially the ability to paint.
Rhodonite is a stone of ancestral, family ties, reminiscent of the fact that one has to know and esteem one's roots: the kind where love (Venus) and respect (Saturn) interact is strong. Love overcomes the life lessons taught by Saturn.
Rodonit teaches us to accept fate as a gift, and enjoy life.
Talismans and amulets. Rodonit is the talisman of youth, rushing to victory. He also patronizes poets, writers, musicians. A talisman can be, for example, a bracelet that needs to be worn on the left wrist, so that it energizes and strengthens the learning ability. Keychain with rhodonite helps to overcome laziness.