Gemstones - Morganite

Morganite is the best known gemstone from the colorful family of beryls. Morganite get's it's love for its fine pink tones which radiate charm, esprit and tenderness. Morganite is typically used in gemstone therapy for stress related cases because of the radiating pink creates a pleasant feeling of relaxation and calming.

In 1911, on the suggestion of New York gemologist G. F. Kunz, the pink beryl was given the status of a gemstone in its own right and renamed after a banker and mineral collector John Pierpont Morgan hence the name morganite.

Beryls are beryllium aluminum silicates rich in minerals, and when a mineral such as manganese is joined with beryl, then the colorless gemstone (pure Beryl is colorless) turns into an enchanting pink Morganite.

Morganite is found in deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, Afghanistan, California, Maine, Connecticut, and North Carolina. Its good hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale is the reason for its excellent wearing qualities.

When determining the quality of a morganite, the rule is "the more transparent, the more valuable", but only applies to a certain extent. There are plenty of collectors who would prefer a morganite with fine inclusions like pure silk. Either way, transparent or included, the cut really is a decisive factor, for only a high-quality cut will allow the subtle color of the morganite to shine out.

Great uses in jewelry:
Morganite rings, Morganite bracelet, Morganite necklace, Morganite pendant, Morganite earrings. Morganite beads and loose Morganite gemstones are also very attractive.