Rhodonite 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch 48hr_12172024 It's actually a pink variety

It's actually a pink variety of Beryl -- the family of gemstones that also includes Aquamarine

and pattern

and it’s name is derived from the Greek “apate

colored by carotenoids

Rhodonite 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch 48hr_12172024 It's actually a pink varietyRhodonite, 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.