Chakra: Heart
Metaphysical Properties:
Rhodonite is excellent for clearing, stimulation and activation of the heart chakra, while providing for grounding of the physical and mental energies at the same time. It can assist you in the attainment of your "greatest potential", dispelling anxiety and promoting coherence during chaotic encounters.
Scientific Properties:
Rhodonite (Greek-rose), in addition to its red, pink and brownish red colours, it usually has black dendritic inclusions of manganese oxide. Transparent varieties are very rare. it is found in Australia, Finland, Japan, Canada, Madagascar, Mexico, Russia, Sweden, South Africa, Tanzania and New Jersey.
Accompanied by: magnetite, braunite, hausmannite, rhodochrosite, quartz and garnet.