Morganite 4mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Dalmation Jasper as Obsidian can be formed

as Obsidian can be formed into a blade many times sharper than steel surgical blades

and variation of the amount of iron in the stone creates a color range from reddish purple to deep violet to light lilac

The yellowish colors of heliodor are usually caused by small amounts of iron within the mineral's crystal structure

this beautiful Carnelian rock specimen is perfect for gift giving or keep for yourself

Morganite 4mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Dalmation Jasper as Obsidian can be formedMorganite 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