{"product_id":"polished-on-one-side-rhodonite-nodules-x-6-from-ambindavato-madagascar","title":"Polished On One Side Rhodonite Nodules x 6 From Ambindavato, Madagascar","description":"\u003ch1\u003e PRODUCT INFORMATION \u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ch2\u003e General Description\u003c\/h2\u003e Rhodonite is a Manganese inosilicate, SiO₃ and member of the pyroxenoid group of minerals, crystallizing in the triclinic system. It commonly occurs as cleavable to compact masses with a rose-red colour. This is a new deposit of material being mined in Zimbabwe and polished in the region. It has a very rare and beautiful rich pink to deep red colour. The Rhodonite occurs with black Chromite and has a high weight to size ratio. The pink colour is variable from a dusky pink to semi gemmy which is exceptionally rare. This is an extremely hard stone, and every piece is beautifully polished . Price is grade dependent. Items are as shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  General Information - The name Rhodonite comes from rhodos, the Greek word for rose, referring to the stone's distinct pink or rose red colour. Banded Rhodonite became a very popular ornamental stone during the 1930s, after the discovery of the material in Argentina – this regional material is sometimes called Inca Rose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e Product Data \u003c\/h2\u003eLocality = Ambindavato, Madagascar \u003cbr\u003e Grade = Good to Very Good Grade\u003cbr\u003e Size = 90 - 100 mm | 3.5 - 3.9 inch \u003cbr\u003e Net Weight = 3.2 Kg  | 6.9 Lbs \u003cbr\u003e Product Type = Small Batch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"RHODONITE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47296191267009,"sku":"A133182RHOD","price":2923.2,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2066\/6451\/files\/DSC_0035_d6499fad-bcee-4313-83a8-a8176d6caa24.jpg?v=1698039790","url":"https:\/\/www.toprocks.com\/products\/polished-on-one-side-rhodonite-nodules-x-6-from-ambindavato-madagascar","provider":"Toprock Gemstones and Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}