Morganite 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Crazy Lace Agate When wood becomes covered with

When wood becomes covered with earth

Sardonyx is sometimes treated to bring out its reddish tones

with bands of white Onyx running through it

It is found in the Bilk Mountain range near Denio

Morganite 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch Crazy Lace Agate When wood becomes covered withMorganite 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