Morganite:
Basic facts:
Pink variant of Beryll
Origin: Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Namibia, Russia & USA
Colors: Pink
Family: Beryl: Be3Al2Si6O18
Hardness: 7.5 - 8
Refractive Index: 1.56 – 1.60
Specific Gravity: 2.68 – 2.74
Treatment: Often not treated
Morganite, or pink beryl as it was originally described, was discovered in Madagascar in 1911. It was Tiffany's famous gemologist, George Frederick Kunz, who renamed this unique gemstone in tribute to the New York banker and his financier, John Pierpont Morgan.
Myths and legends
While Morganite has had little time to create myths and legends, aside from the obvious physical beauty, all pink gemstones are believed to have some potent metaphysical properties associated with love and compassion.
Morganite facts
Morganite, a member of the beryl family and sister gemstone to aquamarine and emerald, is colored by trace amounts of manganese that find their way into the beryl crystal structure. Usually found as flat crystals similar to rose quartz but morganites are easily distinguished by their luster and brilliance.
When Mother Nature created Morganite, she made the perfect gemstone to complement everyone's complexion. Coming in pinks from subtle lavenders to hot fuchsias and even pastel pink apricot blends, Morganite exudes charm and tenderness.
Its durability, luster, clarity, brilliance and myriad of beautiful pink shades, make Morganite extremely suitable as a jewelry gemstone, suitable for everyday wear. The only factor hindering Morganite's popularity is its scarcity which makes quality morganite stones very rare.
Basic facts:
Pink variant of Beryll
Origin: Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Namibia, Russia & USA
Colors: Pink
Family: Beryl: Be3Al2Si6O18
Hardness: 7.5 - 8
Refractive Index: 1.56 – 1.60
Specific Gravity: 2.68 – 2.74
Treatment: Often not treated
Morganite, or pink beryl as it was originally described, was discovered in Madagascar in 1911. It was Tiffany's famous gemologist, George Frederick Kunz, who renamed this unique gemstone in tribute to the New York banker and his financier, John Pierpont Morgan.
Myths and legends
While Morganite has had little time to create myths and legends, aside from the obvious physical beauty, all pink gemstones are believed to have some potent metaphysical properties associated with love and compassion.
Morganite facts
Morganite, a member of the beryl family and sister gemstone to aquamarine and emerald, is colored by trace amounts of manganese that find their way into the beryl crystal structure. Usually found as flat crystals similar to rose quartz but morganites are easily distinguished by their luster and brilliance.
When Mother Nature created Morganite, she made the perfect gemstone to complement everyone's complexion. Coming in pinks from subtle lavenders to hot fuchsias and even pastel pink apricot blends, Morganite exudes charm and tenderness.
Its durability, luster, clarity, brilliance and myriad of beautiful pink shades, make Morganite extremely suitable as a jewelry gemstone, suitable for everyday wear. The only factor hindering Morganite's popularity is its scarcity which makes quality morganite stones very rare.