XL 59MM Natural Rhodonite Mineral Crystal Sphere Ball Orb Peru Stand

Location: Peru Weight: 11.9 Ounces Dimensions: 59MM Comes with a Stand. The item pictured is the one you will receive. Rhodonite is a mineral in the pyroxenoid group, known for its distinctive pink-to-red color. It is composed of manganese, iron, calcium, and silicon, with the chemical formula MnSiO3. Rhodonite is often used as a gemstone due to its attractive color and is also valued for its metaphysical properties. Peru is one of the world's major sources of rhodonite. The mineral occurs in several regions of Peru, including Huancavelica, Huanuco, Junin, and Lima. Peru's deposits are known for high-quality rhodonite specimens, which collectors and lapidaries highly seek. Rhodonite from Peru typically occurs in massive form or as crystalline aggregates. It has a characteristic pink-to-red color, often with black or brown veins running through it. Manganese causes the coloration. Rhodonite has a vitreous to pearly luster and a hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale.