Rhodonite
Locations: Russia, Australia, Sweden, Brazil, and even Massachusetts and New Jersey in the United States.

Hardness: 5.5 -6
Rhodonite is typically a deep pink to mauve color with inclusions of black, although the stone can also be red, orange, or completely black. Rhodonite was once used to make service platters in Russia and was often given as a gift during royal czarist weddings. Rhodonite is considered the astrological birthstone for Scorpio. Some believe that Rhodonite will decrease anxiety and increase attention to detail. Rhodonite is also believed to be a calming stone. Some claim Rhodonite can increase language skills and raise self-esteem. The pink of rhodonite is said to enhance passionate love, while the black inclusions keep the wearer grounded.