rhodonite Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a pink or red mineral consisting of crystalline manganese silicate; used as an ornamental stone

WordNet

Rho"don*ite noun
Etymology
Gr. "ro`don the rose.
Definitions
  1. (Min.) Manganese spar, or silicate of manganese, a mineral occuring crystallised and in rose-red masses. It is often used as an ornamental stone.

Webster 1913