Rhodonite
Hardness: 5.5 – 6.5
Astrological sign: Taurus
Rhodonite comes from the Greek word “Rhodon” meaning rose. The black inclusions in rhodonite are a result of the oxidation of manganese, one of its minerals. Rhodonite represents the energy of love and our desire to love and be loved.
The folks in Massachusetts are smart because they made this “stone of love” their official state gem. Rhodonite, the stone for our heart stimulates and energizes our heart chakra. while it relays a message of unconditional love. Rhodonite is good for balancing our yin yang energy and our Earth’s energies as well.
This is a stone that provides us with gentle and calm assurances and helps us achieve our highest and best potential. This pinkish beauty encourages generosity and kindness and a spirit of brotherhood towards humanity. Rhodonite helps remove our anxieties and provide us with a good self worth.
Beneficial for liver damage, joint inflammation, heart issues, arthritis, strep throat, light sensitivity, weight loss, detoxification and purification of the body.Hardness: 5.5 – 6.5
Rhodonite is about our self worth and understanding our life’s purpose. This is one very helpful stone for stressful situations providing relief with separations, journeys, moves or new jobs. Keep these little gems in your pocket to help with life’s tense situations.
Interesting Tidbit: In 1979, rhodonite was made the official gemstone of Massachusetts, considered to be the most beautiful gemstone in that state.
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| Rhodonite Tumbles |
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