second largest hard stones of the Urals is rhodonite, as the first place belongs to the famous malachite.And its name comes from the Greek "Rhodes", which means "pink" or "rose".And it corresponds to the color of the mineral, as rhodonite stones can be pink, scarlet and crimson, sometimes with a touch of gray.Such coloring of the mineral is associated with the presence in its composition of a large amount of manganese.But it is not homogeneous.It happens that on one stone, and there are bright red and dark brown-red, and the average brightness of tone.This coloring is dependent on the percentage of other minerals in it.That is, the less impurities, the prettier rhodonite, rock, photo of which is shown below.
Some of these minerals contain manganese oxide veins, which are black.And on a pink background, they form a beautiful and complex patterns, and sometimes whole landscapes.Also, across the stones that resemble ribbon jasper, they alternated brown, black, pink and gray stripes.Useful fossil rhodonite occurs naturally in small amounts frequently.But large deposits of this mineral bit.In Russia, it was opened two of these in the 18th and 19th centuries.They have many years of give material for rhodonite bowls, vases, floor lamps, obelisks, amulets, and other crafts.Many of them are now kept in the Hermitage.
example, rhodonite stones were used for the manufacture of the world famous lamp posts, height 280 cm.And now, they adorned the grand staircase of the Hermitage.Yet this museum is no less famous oval vase, made of Ural rhodonite.Its height is 85 centimeters and the diameter - 185 centimeters.And in St. Petersburg in the Peter and Paul Cathedral is the most precious product, which is made of this stone.This is the sarcophagus of Princess Maria Alexandrovna.In its production went to a single block of rhodonite, which weighed 47 tons.And after once the stone was removed, it was the sarcophagus, weighing 7 tons.
Yet there is a perception that the stones rhodonite have some mystical properties.For example, according to psychics and magicians, this mineral is able to awaken man in a desperate desire to live, to encourage him and to direct the path of construction.Therefore, they use balls made of rhodonite, during his meditation.In Europe this stone attribute other properties.They think that it is able to awaken in man the secret, hidden talents and develop them and help him achieve fame and glory.In the east, it is believed that the stones rhodonite awaken love, there is this stone is associated with mercy and compassion.And the person who owns them, begins gently treat others becomes joyful and cheerful.Rhodonite is considered wise jewel that teaches to perceive life with gratitude.A good mascot is a bracelet made of it.Wearing it on the left hand, you can strengthen your memory, concentration, and constantly get more energy.Also rhodonite is the mascot of creative people and young people who aspire to victory.
