{"product_id":"rhodonite-bracelet-pink-with-black-manganese-veins","title":"Rhodonite Bracelet — Pink with Black Manganese Veins","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhodonite is manganese silicate, and the pink comes from the manganese itself. The black veins are manganese oxides that formed in cracks after the stone had already solidified, which is why no two beads carry the same pattern. At 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale it is meaningfully harder than rhodochrosite, though the two are constantly confused because both are pink and both come from manganese ore bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural rhodonite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single loop, elastic, no clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 15-18 cm (5.9-7.1 in) wrist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5-6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout rhodonite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhodonite is manganese silicate, and the pink colour comes from the manganese itself. The black veins running through it are manganese oxides that formed in cracks after the stone had already solidified, which is why no two beads carry the same pattern. At 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale it is harder than rhodochrosite, though the two are often confused because both are pink and both come from manganese ore bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit and sizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a single loop, elastic bracelet on elastic with no clasp, and fits approx. 15-18 cm (5.9-7.1 in) wrist. Because the core is elastic it rolls on over the hand, so there is nothing to fasten one-handed. If you need a specific length, message us before ordering and we will tell you what is in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe with a soft damp cloth and dry it at once. Rhodonite tolerates water better than rhodochrosite but is still softer than quartz, so store it away from harder stones and skip ultrasonic cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are processed in 1-3 business days from our Shenzhen studio. Standard delivery to the US takes 10-20 business days and costs $8; shipping is free on orders over $70. Express delivery is $15. A tracking number is emailed once the parcel is handed to the carrier. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery on unworn pieces in their original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from rhodochrosite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhodonite is manganese silicate at 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs scale; rhodochrosite is manganese carbonate at 3.5-4. Rhodonite is harder, and it almost always carries black veins, which rhodochrosite does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the black lines cracks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are manganese oxide that filled fractures in the original stone and then solidified. They are inside the bead, not on the surface, and they are the reason each bead is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the colour treated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Pink groundmass with black veins is the natural appearance of rhodonite and is not dyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are processed in 1-3 business days from our Shenzhen studio. Standard delivery to the US takes 10-20 business days and costs $8; shipping is free on orders over $70. Express delivery is $15. A tracking number is emailed once the parcel is handed to the carrier. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery on unworn pieces in their original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/new-arrivals\"\u003eNew arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/bracelets\"\u003eAll crystal bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/it\/blogs\/journal\/sterling-silver-crystal-bracelet-guide\"\u003eSterling silver bracelet guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vincryst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52480362938663,"sku":"VIN-CB-024","price":61.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/2011\/1143\/files\/VIN-CB-024-01.jpg?v=1793290103","url":"https:\/\/vincryst.com\/it\/products\/rhodonite-bracelet-pink-with-black-manganese-veins","provider":"Vincryst","version":"1.0","type":"link"}