Morganite 6x8-8x10mm Pebble 15-16 Inch hps_06132024 Young trees cannot be legally

Young trees cannot be legally harvested

initially as tools because of its hardness

The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue

so treat it gently

Morganite 6x8-8x10mm Pebble 15-16 Inch hps_06132024 Young trees cannot be legallyMorganite 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