Rhodonite Large Hole 10mm Round - 8-inch R0486 Originally discovered in the 1940’s

Originally discovered in the 1940’s and not introduced commercially until 1978

Australian Butter Jasper is a relatively new variation of Jasper that definitely meets that criteria

orange and rust are due to traces of hematite within the stone

sodalite and pyrite

there may not be a beautiful blue-and-brown combination than that of Terra Agate

Rhodonite Large Hole 10mm Round - 8-inch R0486 Originally discovered in the 1940’sRhodonite, 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.