Morganite 3mm Round Faceted AA Grade Banded - 15-16 Inch R1342 Tourmaline is unusual in that

Tourmaline is unusual in that it is both pyroelectric and piezoelectric

This effect is known as “labradorescence

leafy patterns

known as a “Gem of Fire” by ancient cultures

Stone Type: Ocean Jasper

Morganite 3mm Round Faceted AA Grade Banded - 15-16 Inch R1342 Tourmaline is unusual in thatMorganite 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