Morganite 8mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch NewMarch2022 including browns

including browns

while the amount of Iron in the stone varies its shade of purple

and over time

and forms naturally as a glassy

and chromium lends a beautiful pink or purple

Morganite 8mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch NewMarch2022 including brownsMorganite gets its pink hue from the presence of manganese or cesium in the stone. It's actually a pink variety of Beryl the family of gemstones that also includes Aquamarine, Emerald and Heliodore and is often cut to highlight its chatoyant qualities. Its color can be a soft pink, a warm peach, or some degree of pink in between. The stone was discovered by George D. Kunz, the same gemologist that discovered Kunzite, and was named Morganite in honor