Origin-: Rhodonite is derived from the Greek word rhodon for rasy, although there is also a reference that credited a celtic word the rhod, which means wheel.

Color-: Pinkish red to brownish red but may be pink grey or yellowish. Transparent material can be a vivid red to orange red.

Hardness-: 6 on the Mohs scale triclinic crystal structure.

Streak-: White.

Transparent-: Transparent to translucent.

Zodiac Sign-: Taurus, Scorpio.

Lustre-: Vitreous, Greasy.

Occurrence-: Russia, Australia, Japan, Madagascar, Sweden, Brazil, Peru, USA at New Jersey.

Metaphysical Properties-:

• It is a calming stone.
• It will decrease anxiety and increase attention to detail.
• It can increase language skills and raise self-esteem.
• The pinkish hue of rhodonite is said to enhance passionate love, while the black inclusions keep the wearer grounded.
• It helps to restore physical energy after a trauma, improves the sense of hearing, helps with emphysema, ease joint inflammation, decreases sensitivity to light and even helps with strep throat.