The official birthstone for the month of September, sapphire classically recognized for its deep blue color is also found in a vast array of other colors. Sapphire is from the mineral corundum. Ruby which has the same composition as sapphire is red corundum. Blue is the most sought after color of sapphire, but the rare …
Morganite is a varitey of the mineral Beryl. This stunning pink gemstone was named after the American banker J.P. Morgan. Beryl (Be3Al2(Si6O18) can be found in a variety of colors that are caused from impurities in the mineral. Morganite gets its color from trace impurities of manganese which turns the stone pale pink to orange …