Rhodonite 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead A Grade - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Dragon Blood Jasper Nylon Jaw Pliers are considered

Nylon Jaw Pliers are considered "a must-have" when working with soft wires

The loops are closed and are approximately 2

It occurs in hues of lilac to purple with inclusions of mottled gray

open tool slightly

It has a hardness of 8 on the Mohs hardness scale

Rhodonite 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead A Grade - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Dragon Blood Jasper Nylon Jaw Pliers are consideredRhodonite, whose name is derived from the Greek word for Rose, rhodon, is known for its pink, red and magenta hues. A Manganese inosilicate (or chain silicate), Rhodonite belongs to the Pyroxenoid group of minerals. It was originally found in the Ural mountains of Russia, where it was observed that the stone was often carried by eagles to their nests. This earned it the Russian name orletz or Eagle Stone.