Wood Rhodonite 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch Nephrite is desired by some collectors

is desired by some collectors as proof of a natural stone

Beryl is generally clear

but its identity is complicated

The name is the Latin term for “water of the sea

Wood Rhodonite 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch Nephrite is desired by some collectorsRhodonite, 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.