Morganite 4mm Cube Table Cut Bead - 15-16 Inch Faceted Coin The presence of Manganese within

The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue

currently believed to be due to the presence of a copper-based mineral such as Malachite or Azurite

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its brilliant color comes from the presence of very small inclusions of Nickel compounds

It is a product of nature

Morganite 4mm Cube Table Cut Bead - 15-16 Inch Faceted Coin The presence of Manganese withinMorganite 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