Morganite Natural 8mm Bicone Faceted - 15-16 Inch HPS_05302024 The name “Turritella” comes from

The name “Turritella” comes from the name of the genus of marine gastropod mollusks whose remains are seen within the stone

Diopside is a calcium and magnesium silicate mineral

It contains inclusions such as copper and iron

This variety of Amazonite is actually a combination of Amazonite

Sometimes called the "Black Prince's Ruby" for its role in the English crown

Morganite Natural 8mm Bicone Faceted - 15-16 Inch HPS_05302024 The name “Turritella” comes fromMorganite 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