Wood Rhodonite 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch Nephrite When this combination crystallized

When this combination crystallized

The inner layer of the shell is composed of nacre (mother-of-pearl)

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but its identity is complicated

Wood Rhodonite 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch Nephrite When this combination crystallizedRhodonite, 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.