Polished On One Side Rhodonite Nodules x 6 From Ambindavato, Madagascar Congo Size = 82 - 144

Size = 82 - 144 mm

Size = 116 - 192 mm

Size = 166 x 128 x 122 mm

This is a fairly old material which has often been used in Shona art carvings but has not been polished in a classical sense for many years

a region extensively mined for its copper content

Polished On One Side Rhodonite Nodules x 6 From Ambindavato, Madagascar Congo Size = 82 - 144PRODUCT INFORMATION General Description Rhodonite is a Manganese inosilicate, SiO and member of the pyroxenoid group of minerals, crystallizing in the triclinic system. It commonly occurs as cleavable to compact masses with a rose red colour. This is a new deposit of material being mined in Zimbabwe and polished in the region. It has a very rare and beautiful rich pink to deep red colour. The Rhodonite occurs with black Chromite and has a high weight