Rhodonite is said to be a stone of compassion, an emotional balancer that clears away emotional wounds and scars from the past, and that nurtures love. It stimulates, clears, and activates the heart. Rhodonite grounds energy, balances yin-yang, and aids in achieving one's highest potential. It heals emotional shock and panic. It brings emotional healing and releases blocked energy.
The heart shape is used to express the idea of the "heart" in its symbolic sense as the center of emotion, including affection and love, especially romantic love.