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Rhodonite crystallizes in the form of masses, grains, and tabular crystals, sometimes with rounded edges. The colour range includes pink to rose red, brown-red, green, yellow, and black. It is usually veined by black alteration products [including manganese oxide]. Rhodonite has recently been found in Brasil in the formation of druses and in a lovely gemmy combination with Bustamite. This mineral can create a clear path to balance the yin-yang energy, synthesizing the qualities of attunement with the spirituality of the universe, and balancing the energies of the Earth plane. It can help one to attain calm assurance in all activities. Rhodonite has been called a "stone of love" and helps one to achieve his/her greatest potential. It activates and energizes the heart chakra and conveys the resonance of unconditional love to the physical plane. It is also excellent for stimulation, clearing, and activation of the heart chakra, while providing for grounding of the physical and mental energies at the same time. It can assist one in the attainment of ones "greatest potential", dispelling anxiety and promoting coherence during chaotic encounters. It further assists one in recognizing and in implementing the actions required to encourage and to further the "brotherhood" of humanity, stimulating the serving aspects of ones nature and encouraging generosity of spirit. It helps one to understand that each individual possesses a relationship to a structure of meaning which can be fulfilled. It dispels anxiety and promotes coherence, bringing to the user an observant nature and facilitating attention to details and interrelationships. In addition, the gemmy Brasilian Rhodonite has been found to act in an immediate fashion to activate the pineal gland and to release a dominant and influential energy to stimulate intuitive guidance. It has also been used to facilitate an impenetrable energy which stimulates alignment of chakras and removal of blockages. It is one of the "Grand Formations". In combination with Bustamite, it combines both the properties of Bustamite and Rhodonite and further serves to bring a loving, active, and energetic environment to all actions. It has been used in the treatment of emphysema. It can also be used in the treatment of inflammation of the joints, light sensitivity, streptococcal throat infections, heart disorders, and arthritis. Vibrates to the number 9.

Excerpts from LOVE IS IN THE EARTH – A KALEIDOSCOPE OF CRYSTALS UPDATE by Melody © 1995