Morganite Gemstone Guide

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Morganite

About Morganite

What colour is Morganite?

Morganite ranges in colour from light peach to pink.

Where does the name Morganite derive from?

Morganite was named by New York gemstone expert G.F. Kunz who suggested giving Pink Beryl the status and standing of an individual kind of gemstone and named it in honour of banker and minerals collector J. P. Morgan in 1911.

What is the symbolism of Morganite?

Morganite symbolises feelings of relaxation, peace and joy of life.

What gemstone family does Morganite belong to?

Morganite belongs to the Beryl gemstone family.

What is the hardness of Morganite?

Morganite is 7.5-8.0 on Moh’s Scale and therefore considered a very hard and robust structure.

Where is Morganite geographically located?

Morganite comes from Brazil, Madagascar and Afghanistan.

What is the cleaning procedure for Morganite?

Clean Morganite carefully using warm soapy water. Use warm water rather than hot water. Morganite must not be cleaned ultrasonically or by steam cleaning.

What are the value factors of Morganite?

The value factors of Morganite are its rarity, intensity of colour, brilliance and the "life" of the stone, as well as size.

The Beryl Family Spectrum

Morganite belongs to the prestigious and incredibly resilient Beryl mineral family, sharing a magnificent crystal lineage that produces some of the world's most coveted treasures. Expand your gemological knowledge and discover how this singular structural DNA expresses a breathtaking array of natural color. Discover the intense, lush green majesty of its iconic cousin in our Emerald Gemstone Guide. Learn about the serene, ocean-blue brilliance of its maritime companion in our Aquamarine Gemstone Guide and explore the radiant, sun-kissed warmth of an elite golden treasure in our Golden Beryl-Heliodor Gemstone Guide.