The rose-pink stone actually takes its name from Rhodon, the Greek word for Rose. It was first discovered in the 1790s in the remote Ural Mountains that ripple across Russia. A rhodonite stone is frequently mistaken for a rhodochrosite. There is, however, a rather clear physical difference. Rhodochrosite is typically light-pink with white Manganese Carbonate (white) swirls while rhodonite is darker in color with near-black swirls.
Chakra: Heart and Solar Plexus.
Zodiac: Taurus, Leo, and Sagittarius.
Planet: Mars.
Element: Earth and Fire.
Care: It has a Mohs hardness of 5.0 - 6.0 so it should not be stored
with crystals harder than it. It should not be left in water or direct
sunlight. Cleansing can be done with selenite and smoke without damaging the
crystal.
This crystal pushes you to really love yourself so
that you may offer love to someone else. Rhodonite produces generosity, joy,
and happiness for anyone who constantly works with it. It was given to travelers back in the day as a protection
talisman. It was said to increase your heartbeat when imminent danger is
perceived. It balances your emotions, nurtures love, and encourages
brotherhood. It aids in self-confidence born out of trust in your own heart,
voice, and choices. It assists you in expressing confidence and loving emotions.
It promotes calm and relaxation, bringing you a sense of well-being, allowing
you to discover and develop hidden talents, and increasing compassion, love,
generosity, and forgiveness. Rhodonite brings a helping hand in bringing
compassion, and true open-hearted authentic, and healthy love. For those who feel their energy is drained, Rhodonite’s
soothing vibrations are usually enough to bring you back to life. It also aids
with anxiety, stress, and depression.