Morganite Natural 6-7mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE R1520 The name "heliodor" is derived

The name "heliodor" is derived from two Greek words: helios "sun

a Venetian monk tipped molten copper into a vat of molten glass

and an Amazonite ring was found among the treasures in King Tutankhamun’s tomb

iron or manganese impurities within the stone

Rose Quartz facial masks have been recovered from Egyptian tombs

Morganite Natural 6-7mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE R1520 The name "heliodor" is derivedMorganite 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