Morganite 4mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Dalmation Jasper At that time yellowish gems

At that time yellowish gems were called "topaz" in many parts of the world

and variation of the amount of iron in the stone creates a color range from reddish purple to deep violet to light lilac

nearly 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle

forming Tektite

Morganite 4mm Coin Faceted - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Dalmation Jasper At that time yellowish gemsMorganite 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