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General Information:
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 pink in color. Morganite is relatively hard, so it is
ideal for use in jewelry.
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Origin:
Morganite was discovered in Madagascar, and other deposits have since been
found in; Brazil, Mozambique, Namibia, Afghanistan, and Russia. |
Common Treatments and Lab Created
Forms:
Morganite can be heat treated to enhance the color and to get rid of any yellow
that may be present in the gem.
They do not make lab morganite, but they have the knowledge and technology to
make aquamarine another form of beryl. With that ability, they may be able to
create lab morganite, and just do not at this time. There are simulants that
resemble the pale pink color of morganite. |
Physical Properties:
Moh's Scale Hardness: 7.5-8
Specific Gravity: 2.71 - 2.90
Refractive Index: 1.572 - 1.600
Fracture: conchoidal, brittle
Crystal Habit: prismatic crystals can be elongated or flattened and are often
vertically striated and grooved.
Colors: Pink
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