Rhodonite Tower #125

This is one of those pieces that deserves to be looked at closely.

Polished from Indian Rhodonite, this substantial 535g tower is filled with incredible natural contrast - vivid bubblegum and raspberry pinks running through warm peach and golden-orange tones, broken up by dramatic black, charcoal, cream and white mineral patterning.

What makes Rhodonite particularly interesting is that it isn't simply a "pink crystal." Rhodonite is a manganese-rich silicate mineral belonging to the rhodonite group, with a triclinic crystal system and a Mohs hardness of approximately 5.5 - 6.5. Its name comes from the Greek word rhodon, meaning rose, referring to its characteristic pink-to-red colouring. Geology.com

The black markings so often associated with Rhodonite are commonly manganese oxides, which can occur through the material as veins, fracture fillings and matrix. Rhodonite itself can also contain varying amounts of calcium, iron and magnesium, contributing to the enormous variation seen from one specimen to another. Geology.com

India also has significant manganese-rich metamorphic geology, with manganese silicates occurring alongside minerals such as quartz, calcite and spessartine in some deposits. Mindat This is part of what I love about mineral specimens like this - those colours and patterns aren't a design printed onto the stone; they're the visible result of its geological history.

For the spiritual crystal lovers: Rhodonite is traditionally associated with love, emotional balance, compassion and forgiveness. It is often used as a stone for working through old emotional wounds while encouraging stronger boundaries, self-respect and a more grounded kind of self-love. These are traditional metaphysical associations rather than scientifically established effects.

Weight: 399g
Height: 10.5cm
Base: approx. 4cm
Top: approx. 3cm
Origin: India 🇮🇳
Mineral: Rhodonite

A beautiful statement piece for someone who loves their crystals for both the geology and the meaning behind them. 

You will receive the exact tower pictured.