| Name | Rhodonite |
| Class | Silicates |
| Category | Inosilicate |
| Crystal system | Triclinic |
| Chemical composition | Manganese silicate (MnSiO₃), sometimes with iron, magnesium, or calcium |
| Hardness (Mohs scale) | 5.5 to 6.5 |
| Transparency | Translucent to opaque |
| Geographical origin | Russia, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, United States, Sweden |






















































































































































































































