Rhodonite (ex Rolando Gioia Collection)

Item Description

A gemmy, partially euhedral, electric pinkish-red Rhodonite with minor matrix from this classic discovery in Brazil. The front edge of the crystal is crystalized, and it does have smooth, well-formed crystal faces, but it is contacted the sides. This is highly representative material for the species, and it is not from Broken Hill. The crystal glows with color when backlit. From the collection of Rolando Gioia (a contributor to new definitive book on Brazilian minerals: "Minerais e Pedras Preciosas do Brasil").