DZI Agate 10x14mm Barrel Red Eye - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE HPS_05182023 The presence of Manganese in

The presence of Manganese in the stone produces its color

aluminum oxide and other metal oxides

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

It is best known for its characteristic deep blue to violet-blue color

while the amount of Iron in the stone varies its shade of purple

DZI Agate 10x14mm Barrel Red Eye - 15-16 Inch - CLEARANCE HPS_05182023 The presence of Manganese inDZI Agate is made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are designed in the traditional color, pattern and finish of the original DZI beads. Authentic DZI beads were used in ancient times in India, Tibet and other Asian countries, and those that still exist today have been passed down for generations. The original stones were often used as protective amulets and are usually scarred or pitted in places