Crystal: Rhodonite
Form: Point
Weight: 504g
Height: 11.5cm
Best known for: Purpose | Generosity | Contribution
Chakra: Heart
Use:
Rhodonite crystals are known as the compassion stone and have been used in crystal healing for the healing of autoimmune disease.
Rhodonite pillars are also said to bring the following benefits:
- Support the Endocrine System, as it supports your energy and vitality
- Improve stomach ulcers
- Ease breathing from emphysema
- Stimulate fertility, as this stone nurtures love
- Ease inflammation of the joints and arthritis
- Help to reduce and suppress anxiety
Science: Chemical composition: MnSiO3 | Mohs Hardness: 5.5-6
Rhodonite is a manganese-rich silicate mineral found in metamorphic rocks connected with other manganese minerals. Rhodonite is formed in these metamorphic rocks when high temperatures within the rock cause metamorphism to occur (compaction of the rock into layers).
Feng Shui:
In Feng Shui, rhodonite symbolises the fire element, hence is said to bring in the energy of enthusiasm, warmth, brightness, illumination and activity.
- Place rhodonite in the South area of a home or room to enhance your standing in the community and within your family.
- Placement of rhodonite in the South West area of a room or home is said to bring feminine energy of growth and maternal love alive.
- Placing rhodonite in the center of your home is said to balance Yin and Yang and attract the direct flow of love and energy.