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

When this combination crystallized

abbreviated as CZ

is desired by some collectors as proof of a natural stone

Beryl is generally clear

but also for industrial purposes from watch gears and scientific instruments to sandpaper and other abrasives

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.