Lapis Matte 8.5mm Round - 8-Inch New November 2023 Morganite gets its pink hue

Morganite gets its pink hue from the presence of manganese or cesium in the stone

milky white to pale yellow in color

com originate in the Philippines or Indonesia

It is a variety of the mineral corundum

Tourmaline has often been confused with other stones

Lapis Matte 8.5mm Round - 8-Inch New November 2023 Morganite gets its pink hueLapis is a semi to precious stone and one of the most sought after throughout history. It is highly regarded for its beautiful blue color flecked with gold inclusions of pyrite, and was prized in ancient times for the ultramarine dye derived from it. This dye was said to create Michelangelos favorite shade of blue. It is one of the worlds oldest known stones, mined since 4000 BCE, originally from the Lapis to Lazuli mine in Afghanistan.