Morganite 4mm Round Faceted AAA Grade Banded - 15-16 inch may31 also known as Amazon Stone

also known as Amazon Stone

A cryptocrystalline Chalcedony

known as a “Gem of Fire” by ancient cultures

Onyx has been both revered and feared throughout history

such as China

Morganite 4mm Round Faceted AAA Grade Banded - 15-16 inch may31 also known as Amazon StoneMorganite 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