Morganite Natural 4mm Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Aqua Impression Jasper 8-Inch whose name is derived from

whose name is derived from the Greek word for Rose

the only region in the world where the stone is found

though it is referenced as a highly revered stone in much older Inuit tribal legends

deep-blue copper mineral produced by weathering of copper ore deposits

who performed early research into the many optical properties of mica

Morganite Natural 4mm Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Aqua Impression Jasper 8-Inch whose name is derived fromMorganite 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