Morganite 10mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE Fire Opal The stone's composition remains somewhat

The stone's composition remains somewhat ambiguous

Mica is heat-resistant and does not conduct electricity

but the difference in the pattern really stands out and shows it's individual beauty

It was first found in the Unaka Mountains in Tennessee and North Carolina

Weight: grams: 60-90 grams

Morganite 10mm Round Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE Fire Opal The stone's composition remains somewhatMorganite 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