Morganite 4mm Round Faceted AAA Grade Banded - 15-16 inch R0257 The proper name for Rosewood

The proper name for Rosewood is Petersianthus quadrialatus

The name derives from the Greek word for “not intoxicated” and was once believed to prevent drunkenness and overindulgence

” Most deep red Carnelian has been heat treated to darken the beautiful orange and red tints that are created by iron oxides in the stone

as well as red or brown either from oxidation or Hematite inclusions

Morganite 4mm Round Faceted AAA Grade Banded - 15-16 inch R0257 The proper name for RosewoodMorganite 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