Chemical formula
|
(Mn 2+ )SiO 3 |
Crystalline system
|
triclinic |
Class
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silicates |
Origin | Broken Hill, Australia |
Size | 2.0-3.0cm |
Rhodonite massive in intense pink color.
It is used as an ornamental stone, some specimens are carved and used as a semi-precious jewel. It has also been used as a manganese ore.
The mineral includes a label with the name and origin and is attached to a cardboard box. 4 cm square.
*The price is per unit (a single cardboard box of the four shown in the photo)
Since the minerals are natural, you will receive a piece similar to the one in the photograph. The minerals come in cardboard boxes and are glued to a porex base with hot silicone; these can be removed using ethyl alcohol without damaging the mineral. The size is approximate.