Rhodonite Large Hole 10mm Round - 8-inch Size_5x8-9mm Petrification occurs when the wood

Petrification occurs when the wood is covered by sedimentary rock

orange and rust are due to traces of hematite within the stone

” which translates to “stone of many colors

” the Sinhalese word for “mixed color precious stone

Its name derives from the Sinhalese word “turamali

Rhodonite Large Hole 10mm Round - 8-inch Size_5x8-9mm Petrification occurs when the woodRhodonite, 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.