Rhodonite Meaning and Properties
"rhodos," meaning "rose colored"
Qualities
relaxed, revitalized, unconditional love
Chakra - Heart
Mineral Information
Manganese metasilicate
Chemical Composition MnSiO3
Color Rosy pink to pink with black inclusions
Hardness 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 (Mohs) S
pecific Gravity 3.40 - 3.70
Refractive Index 1.733 - 1.744
Proper Care of Rhodonite
Rhodonite is certainly not the toughest gemstone, but it is actually fairly resilient when it comes to the various cleaning methods that can be used. The most common and safest method for cleaning rhodonite is to use warm soapy water and an untreated cloth, but steaming can also be used and ultrasonic machines are usually safe. It's best to use the mildest method first. It is not recommended to boil rhodonite as a cleaning method. After cleaning rhodonite, store this gemstone away from harder gems or materials to avoid creating surface imperfections.
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