Rhodonite
by Rudi Prott
Title
Rhodonite
Artist
Rudi Prott
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Rhodonite is a manganese inosilicate crystallizing in this beautiful structure. The rose-red colour (its name comes from Ancient Greek rhódon meaning rose is caused by the manganese cation of the mineral. Rhodonite crystals often have a thick tabular habit, but are rare. It has a perfect, prismatic cleavage, almost at right angles.
Copyright by Rudi Prott.
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November 5th, 2023
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