Rhodonite Crystal Sphere Large 7cm

Large Rhodonite Crystals For Sale From Madagascar

This stunning polished Large Rhodonite Crystal Sphere measures 7cm in diameter, and demonstrates a rich pink hue contrasted against vivid veins of Black Manganese.  

The Rhodonite Stone has been carefully hand-polished to give a smooth finish, and as the Rhodonite crystal lends itself well to being carved or worked, has been artfully transformed into a large crystal sphere shape.

All Crystal Spheres (Crystal Balls) come with a complementary Plastic Crystal Display Stand. 

Please note: this piece displays some small natural pits on its otherwise smooth, polished surface. 

What Is Rhodonite Made Of? 

Rhodonite is a silicate mineral which is relatively uncommon, and is more specifically known as a manganese silicate.

This pink stone varies in chemical composition, but often has large amounts of magnesium and iron within its crystal matrix.

The variation in mineral inclusions leads to the variation of colour commonly observed in Rhodonite: the base colour can range from lighter rose pinks to shades of raspberry and deep reds.

Rhodonite is famous for the veins of black manganese oxide running through it which create fascinating patterns, often dendritic (branch-like) in nature.

Although similar in appearance and composition, Rhodonite is not to be confused with Rhodochrosite, another beautiful pink crystal. 

Where Does Rhodonite Come From? 

Rhodonite is somewhat uncommon, and only found in small deposits around the world.

These deposits are located in countries such as Russia (where it was first discovered), and the USA (where it is the state stone of Massachusetts). 

Our Rhodonite Crystals, including this piece, are crystals from Madagascar, a country renowned for its high-quality Rhodonite specimens. 

Rhodonite History

Rhodonite is a stunning pink crystal which sourced its name from the Greek word 'Rhodon', meaning rose, due to its signature pink tones. 

This pink mineral was first found in the Ural Mountains of Russia in the late 18th century, where it quickly became a very popular lapidary material. 

Local legends earned the stone its nickname 'Eagle Stone', or 'Urletz' as it is known in Russian: locals claimed to observe eagles and other birds pick up pieces of Rhodonite and keep them in their nests. 

Rhodonite began to be used as a good luck stone and talisman in Russia upon its discovery. 

As its popularity grew, Russian artists and architects began to use Rhodonite as a material in their creations.

To this day, this stunning pink gemstone can be seen in carvings, decorations, and architecture throughout Russia, including in some of its famous cathedrals. 

What Is Rhodonite Used For? 

At times in the past, this unique mineral has been used as a minor ore for manganese.

Nowadays, Rhodonite is mainly used for decorative purposes. Artisans carefully cut and carve the stone into interesting shapes, and polish the stone to enhance its intense colours. 

However, this stone can be difficult to polish due to the differences in hardness between the Rhodonite and manganese oxide. 

Rhodonite Crystal Healing Properties

The heart shape of this piece is symbolic of the Rhodonite crystal's reported crystal healing properties, for the stone is famed for nurturing a sense of love and compassion in the user.

Rhodonite is a crystal healing stone that is said to be deeply energising, yet also a bringer of calm and soother of difficult emotions. 

This Rhodonite crystal is believed to boost self-confidence and self-compassion in its user. 

Rhodonite Chakras

Heavily associated with the Heart Chakra, Rhodonite can be placed on this area of the body as a Heart Chakra Stone to nurture love, relationships, and empathy. 

How Hard Is Rhodonite? 

Rhodonite measures 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness, which means that it is a somewhat durable mineral with some resistance to scratching, but it is still a softer mineral than harder minerals such as Quartz, Agate and Jasper.

Care should be taken not to damage the crystal surface.

Rhodonite Crystal Care

To clean your Rhodonite Crystal, simply use a little bit of water and dry the stone afterwards with a soft cloth. 

Rhodonite can be submerged in water for short periods of time if you desire a more thorough cleansing, but it is best to avoid prolonged submersion to avoid water damage and crystal breakage.

When using water to cleanse Rhodonite, it is best to avoid salt water as the salt content's abrasiveness means the stone is more likely to sustain damage. 

Rhodonite Crystal Collections

This gorgeous Large Rhodonite Crystal Sphere is a stunningly beautiful Pink Stone ideal for the crystal collector or crystal healer, and would be a welcome addition to any Crystal Collection, especially alongside other pink crystals such as Rose Quartz. 

Crystal Spheres are wonderful as Crystal Display Pieces and make for unique home decor/ furnishings.  

All Crystal Spheres (Crystal Balls) come with a complementary Plastic Crystal Display Stand. 

Buy Rhodonite Crystals Online at Madagascan Direct. 

Product Reference Number: 15470