About Rhodonite
Rhodonite is a stone of emotional healing and forgiveness. It helps with healing after hurt, including within relationships.
Specifically tied to healing after emotional wounds, including in relationships.
History & folklore
Rhodonite's name comes from the Greek rhodon, 'rose'. It is the national stone of Russia, where it was carved into large ornaments and even the sarcophagus of Tsar Alexander II's wife. Russians gave it to newborns as a protective charm.
Correspondences
- Traditional uses
- Emotional healing, forgiveness, love
- Colour
- Pink with black veins
- Hardness
- 5.5–6.5 (Mohs)
- Element
- Earth
- Chakra
- Heart
- Best day
- Saturday or Thursday
- Moon phase
- Waxing moon — for drawing things toward you
- Intentions
- Healing, Love, Forgiveness
Ways to work with it
- Hold it while writing an unsent letter of forgiveness.
- Carry it through a period of healing.
- Keep it by your bed to soothe the heart.
Where it comes from
Rhodonite comes from Russia, Australia and Peru. Its black veins are manganese oxide.
Moderately durable. Avoid harsh chemicals.
Spells to try
Pairs well with
RhodochrositeSelf-love, compassion, emotional healing
BloodstoneCourage, vitality, healing
TurquoiseProtection, healing, communication
AmberProtection, healing, luckCorrespondences are traditional associations gathered from folk practice and modern craft books. They vary between sources, and they are not medical advice. Read our editorial approach.