Things To Know About Morganite Gemstone

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Morganite is an exquisite light pink to violet-pink colored gemstone which has been a favorite of many gem lovers for decades now. Being a durable and affordable gem, morganite is perfect for those who want a beautiful gemstone for regular wear. This stunning gemstone is a variety of mineral beryl and is also called “Pink Beryl”, “Pink Emerald” and “Cesian Beryl”. It is important to note here that morganite gemstone is a rare variety of beryl, and comes second to red bixbite in rarity. The gorgeous salmon hue of this stone makes it stand out from the rest of the gems. This color is a result of the presence of manganese in the gem. In fact, some of these gems are exposed to heat treatments which gives them a much-enhanced color tone. It is this pretty shade of pink that has attracted many women and has made morganite a preferred alternative for diamonds when it comes to picking a gemstone for engagement ring.

Origin of Morganite Morganite is sourced from various parts of the world. Two of the most prominent producers of this gemstone are Brazil and Madagascar. Other sources of this gem include places like Afghanistan, China, Mozambique, Namibia, Russia, the USA, and Zimbabwe.

Gemological Properties of Morganite Chemical Formula Color Transparency Crystal Structure Hardness on the Mohs scale Double Refraction or Birefringence Refractive Index

Al2(Be3[Si6O18] Aluminum Beryllium Silicate Pale-Pink to Violet-Pink, Salmon, Peach Transparent to opaque Hexagon 7.5 to 8 0.004 to -0.010 1.562 to 1.602


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