Rhodonite Large Hole 10mm Round - 8-inch Gem When wood becomes covered with

When wood becomes covered with earth

depositing layer upon layer of Quartz silicate to create the banding and patterns now prized in Botswana Agate

Its soft chatoyancy is reminiscent of the moon's light

It is best known for its characteristic deep blue to violet-blue color

Picture Jasper is a form of brown Jasper characterized by its unique banding and flow patterns created by petrified or silicate mud and occasional dendritic inclusions

Rhodonite Large Hole 10mm Round - 8-inch Gem When wood becomes covered withRhodonite, whose name is derived from the Greek word for Rose, rhodon, is known for its pink, red and magenta hues. A Manganese inosilicate (or chain silicate), Rhodonite belongs to the Pyroxenoid group of minerals. It was originally found in the Ural mountains of Russia, where it was observed that the stone was often carried by eagles to their nests. This earned it the Russian name orletz or Eagle Stone.