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Rhodonite
Rhodonite
Mineral Properties and Uses
Physical Properties of Rhodonite |
| Uses |
decorative stone |
| Color |
pink, rose red, red brown, brown |
| Streak |
white |
| Luster |
vitreous |
| Diaphaneity |
transparent to translucent |
| Cleavage |
perfect |
| Mohs Hardness |
5.5 - 6 |
| Specific Gravity |
3.5 - 3.7 |
| Distinguishing Characteristics |
color, cleavage |
| Crystal System |
triclinic |
| Beads of rhodonite. Each bead is approximately 4 millimeters across. |
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| Rhodonite with sphalerite from Butte, Montana. Specimen is approximately 3-1/2 inches (8.9 centimeters) across. |
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