Rhodonite - The Gemstone of Love and Healing

The Rhodonite gemstone is a stone of grace and elegance. It is a feminine stone normally seen in deep pink to mauve color with inclusions of black. However, the stone can also be red, orange or completely black. The color of this stone is due to the manganese content. This stone has a hardness rating of 5.5 - 6.5 and is very popular as jewelry and the carving material.