Rhodonite beads
Rhodonite beads are highly prized in jewelry making for their distinctive rose-pink to deep crimson hues intersected by dramatic, marbled veins of black manganese oxide. Named after rhodon, the Greek word for rose, this durable mineral sits at a 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it an excellent choice for everyday wear in bracelets, necklaces, and crafts
