Name and Characteristics
- Morganite named after J. P. Morgan in 1911.
- Also known as pink beryl, rose beryl, pink emerald, and cesian beryl.
- Pink color attributed to Mn ions.
- Pleochroic; appears more pink when viewed down its crystallographic axis.
- More durable than emerald due to lack of inclusions and fractures.
History
- Pink beryl first discovered off the coast of Madagascar in 1910.
- Named morganite after J. P. Morgan by the New York Academy of Sciences.
- The Rose of Maine, one of the largest morganite specimens, found in 1989.
- Morganite unknown in many jewelry stores before 2011 but increasing in popularity.
Value and Popularity
- Second most popular non-diamond stone after sapphire according to a 2017 survey.
- A single carat of morganite can cost about $300.
- One of the rarest members of the beryl family, second only to red beryl.
- High-quality morganites tend to be expensive per carat.
- Deep pink morganites are the most valuable.
References
- 'Morganite.' Retrieved 2021-08-17 from geology.com.
- 'Morganite Description.' Retrieved 2021-08-31 from www.gia.edu.
- '8 Diamond Alternatives to Consider for Your Engagement Ring.' Retrieved 2021-11-20 from Brides.
- 'Planning to propose? Here are 23 expert-approved rings worth buying.' Retrieved 2021-11-20 from CNN Underscored.
- Oldershaw, Cally (2003). Firefly Guide to Gems. Firefly Books. p.128. ISBN978-1-55297-814-6.
Additional Information
- Morganite is a gemstone.
- Morganite is more durable than emerald.
- Morganite is increasing in popularity.
- Morganite is the second most popular non-diamond stone.
- Morganite can be expensive, especially high-quality ones.
- Deep pink morganites are the most valuable.
Morganite (gem) Data Sources
| Reference | URL |
|---|---|
| Glossary | https://harryandcojewellery.com.au/blogs/glossary/morganite-gem |
| Wikipedia | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morganite_(gem) |
| Wikidata | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2016530 |
| Knowledge Graph | https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/1232c3v3 |