Wood Rhodonite 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch blue so named because the ancient

so named because the ancient Incas believed the stone to be the petrified blood of their ancestral rulers

making it the hardest silicate mineral

It is believed to protect against threats and danger in high to risk situations

It is produced by certain molluscs as an inner shell layer

It protects against failure and misfortune

Wood Rhodonite 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch blue so named because the ancientRhodonite, 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.