Description :

Rhodonite

Rhodonite is a manganese silicate known for its vivid pink color and dramatic black veining. The black patterns come from manganese oxides that fill fractures or outline crystal boundaries. It forms in metamorphic environments where manganese-rich rocks are altered by heat and pressure.

Key traits

• Pink to rose-red body color

• Black, branching manganese oxide veins

• Takes an excellent polish

• Found in the USA, Russia, Peru, Madagascar

Parrot Wing

Parrot Wing is not a single mineral but a copper-rich rock composed of several colorful copper minerals intergrown together. It’s named for its resemblance to tropical bird plumage.

Typical components

• Chrysocolla (blue)

• Malachite (green)

• Cuprite (red)

• Occasionally azurite or tenorite

Appearance Swirls of blue, green, teal, and reddish-brown, often with a painterly or feather-like pattern. It’s usually sourced from Mexico.

Orbicular Jasper

Orbicular jasper is a variety of chalcedony characterized by circular or eye-like patterns called “orbs.” These form when silica-rich fluids deposit minerals in rhythmic layers, often within volcanic rock.

Key traits

• Rounded, orb-like patterns

• Wide color range depending on trace elements

• Often brecciated or patchy

• Polishes to a glossy, glassy finish

Common varieties Ocean Jasper, Leopard Skin Jasper, Poppy Jasper, Rainforest Jasper (technically a rhyolite).

Disclaimer: All gemstone and mineral descriptions are provided to the best of our ability based on visual assessment and available information. None of the stones in this auction have been GIA‑certified or professionally graded. The winning bidder is welcome to have any stone independently certified, graded, or appraised at their own expense. All items are sold as‑is.