Traces of manganese contribute to morganite’s pink to orange-pink color — you might see rose, peach and salmon tints. It’s a pleochroic stone, meaning it shows different colors when viewed at different angles. Morganite gemstones are usually lighter in tone, with deeper tones seen in larger stones.
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What is morganite?
Morganite belongs in the beryl mineral family, which includes emerald and aquamarine gemstones. (It’s also been called pink beryl, rose beryl, cesian beryl and pink emerald.) Its durability, unique color and accessible price mean it’s a stunning — and savvy — option for earrings and pendants as well as bridal sets.
The history of morganite
Morganite was first discovered along the coast of Madagascar in 1910 and named for American financier J.P. Morgan, who made significant gifts of gemstones to museums in New York and Paris. It soon became a symbol of love, inner peace and compassion.
Morganite forms in stable geological environments without visible inclusions, so even larger gemstones are “eye clear.” (Aquamarine shares this characteristic. But another beryl, emerald, grows in chaos and forms internal features called jardin.)
You’ll find morganite in a variety of shapes, including standard round, oval, emerald, pear and cushion cuts. Raw morganite is often found in large crystals, so larger cut gems can be more budget-friendly than other colored gemstones.
Like the other beryl minerals, including emeralds and aquamarine, Morganite ranks 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. That’s just below diamonds and sapphires, making beryls plenty durable for everyday wear.
All these morganite properties make it suitable for regular wear as an engagement ring or other types of everyday jewelry. Another wearability factor: It’s a head-turner in any jewelry setting, with any metal. Morganite and rose gold complement each other especially well, whether in a modern monochromatic design or vintage-inspired look.
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How to care for your morganite jewelry
Morganite will last a lifetime with the right cleaning and care. It’s color won’t fade, but dirt and oils from everyday wear can dull its shine. Clean morganite jewelry with a very soft brush dipped in lukewarm water with a few drops of dish soap, then rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and extreme temperature changes and store it away from diamond and sapphire jewelry.
Yes. Beryl is a mineral family and morganite is one of its variations. Beryl gemstones get their colors from trace elements — manganese causes morganite’s pink or peachy hues.
Yes, morganite is valuable. Like many semi-precious gemstones, its value is determined by its color, cut, clarity and size.
Morganite is found in pinkish hues ranging from bluish pink to orangey pink.
Morganite is considered a semi-precious stone.
Yes — morganite is durable. Its Mohs Hardness Scale rating is 7.5 to 8, so it will stand up to chips and scratches with careful wear and care.
Morganite is said to represent love and promote emotional healing and empathy.
Yes, morganite can be worn everyday. Be sure to remove any morganite jewelry when you’re doing any physical work or exercise to avoid damaging the gemstone, and wipe it clean daily to remove build-up that can make it look cloudy.
No, morganite doesn’t fade in sunlight. But oils and dirt that build up on jewelry with everyday wear can mask its color and shine — so be sure to keep it clean with lukewarm, soapy water and a soft brush.
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