precious pink beryl
MORGANITE
Morganite Origin & Physical Properties
Morganite is the gem name given to pink to peach colored Beryl. Morganite is a beryllium aluminum cyclosilicate that forms in a hexagonal crystal system. This rose colored Beryl is quite rare and its distinctive color is caused by traces of manganese.
Morganite was first discovered by J.P. Morgan’s personal gemologist, George F. Kunz in Madagascar in 1910. The stone was named after the banker and avid gem collector. The key localities for Morganite are Brazil and Madagascar, with other fine gems coming in smaller quantities from other Beryl locations around the world.
It may be less known than its more famous siblings of Emerald, & Aquamarine, but with its popularity surging, prices have skyrocketed for high quality pink gems with good luster and clarity. Morganite has become the second most colored gemstone for engagement rings after sapphire.
Generally, Morganite has little to no inclusions and a fine sparkling luster. Bright pink Morganite’s fetch the highest price with rich peach colored stones coming in a close second. It has a hardness of 7.5-8 which makes it sufficiently durable for any type of jewelry including rings.
| Category | Properties |
|---|---|
Chemical Composition |
Be₃Al₂SiO₆ |
Mohs Hardness |
7.5 – 8 |
Luster |
Vitreous |
Specific Gravity |
2.66 to 2.87 |
Refractive Index |
1.57 – 1.58 |
Fluorescence |
Pink to purplish, Moderate apricot, crimson glow |
Crystal System |
Hexagonal |
Diaphaneity |
Transparent, translucent |
Color |
Pink, peach, purple |
Origin |
Brazil, Madagascar |
Chakra |
Heart (4th) |
Zodiac |
Pisces, Taurus, Cancer |
Element |
Water |
Metaphysical Effects |
Relationships, Divine Love, Balancing |
Morganite Healing & Metaphysical Properties
Morganite is a an angelic, uplifting manifestation of divine, unconditional love. From the royal family of Beryl, its siblings are Aquamarine, Emerald and Heliodor. Morganite is a soothing and gentle tonic for the heart that can help heal old pains and clear a pathway to lighter, clearer state of being.
Morganite is connected to the heart chakra. This etheric pink gem promotes compassion and empathy for important people in your life as well as for yourself. Self-love is an important part of forgiveness and releasing pains of the past to make way for a brighter tomorrow.
Morganite is a divine Feminine gemstone which can help balance the Yin in one’s constitution, encouraging a more nurturing state and reduce aggression, anger and other toxic energies that block our spiritual clarity. In jewelry, where Morganite on the high-heart, between the throat and heart chakra to help facilitate a clear connection between the heart and the upper chakras connected to higher consciousness.
