Rhodonite

This sample of rhodonite is on display at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. The sample size is about 15x9 cm.

This closer view shows some of the habit of formation.

The gem is 24.9 carats and the small sample is about .4x1 cm. They are from Sri Lanka.

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