Rhodonite Moon

This listing is for one carved Rhodonite Moon.  This piece approximately weighs 10 grams and measures 1.25" by 1".

Rhodonite comes from the word rhodon, meaning "rose" in Greek.  Rhodonite is an uncommon mineral consisting of a pink manganese inosilicate.  It is a member of the mineral group pyroxenoid, crystalizing in the triclinic system.  Black manganese oxides occur as a matrix within the stone making it look like it has black veining throughout the stone.  

Mohs Hardness: 5.5 - 6