December stones and roses

 This was not a 'found' stone but bought.  I believe it is Morganite.  Morganite’s subtle color is caused by traces of manganese. Because morganite has distinct pleochroism—pale pink and a deeper bluish pink—it’s necessary to orient the rough carefully for fashioning. Strong color in morganite is rare, and gems usually have to be large to achieve the finest color.  A site for some gem stones: https://geology.com/gemstones/gems/

See my Post for some recently bought gem stones:  http://mmmee.blogspot.com/2018/11/october.html

 This is a larger rock that Bryan gave to me when we visited him in Yellowknife.  This precious rock has been outside in the weather for years and is beginning to grow moss on it.  I am undecided about whether to keep the moss or to polish the rock back to its sparkling finish.

 One of the stones on the deck railing in the morning frost.

 December 2nd simplicity rose.  The leaves are all fallen now and there are no more flowers.  I will prune the roses back in early Spring, and feed them.

December 2nd Iceberg rose reflected in the window by the entry way.