Morganite 2mm Faceted Coin - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Petrified The blue color

The blue color

until the 17th century Crystal Quartz was believed to be permanently frozen water

Like other Agates

most turquoise on the market is stabilized to improve durability

Howlite can be easily dyed and is often treated to be blue for use as a substitute for turquoise

Morganite 2mm Faceted Coin - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Petrified The blue colorMorganite 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