Morganite 2mm Cube Table Cut A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Inc. although sometimes mistaken for Jasper

although sometimes mistaken for Jasper

perception and analytical abilities

These mines are also famous for sourcing North-American Jasper

but occasionally gabbro comes in oranges and greens

Discovered in Greenland in the late 1890's

Morganite 2mm Cube Table Cut A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Inc. although sometimes mistaken for JasperMorganite 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