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Polished One Side Polished Rhodonite Free Forms  x 6 From Ambindavato, Madagascar - TopRock

Polished On One Side Rhodonite Nodules x 6 From Ambindavato, Madagascar

R2,923.20 ZAR
Sale price  R2,923.20 ZAR Regular price 
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Polished One Side Polished Rhodonite Free Forms  x 6 From Ambindavato, Madagascar - TopRock

Polished On One Side Rhodonite Nodules x 6 From Ambindavato, Madagascar

A133182RHOD

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R2,923.20 ZAR
Sale price  R2,923.20 ZAR Regular price 
AVAILABILITY: We currently have 1 in stock

PRODUCT INFORMATION


General Description

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.

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.


Product Data

Locality = Ambindavato, Madagascar
Grade = Good to Very Good Grade
Size = 90 - 100 mm | 3.5 - 3.9 inch
Net Weight = 3.2 Kg | 6.9 Lbs
Product Type = Small Batch

PRODUCT WEIGHT: 3.15 kg

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