Morganite
A variety of Beryl
What is Morganite?
Actually a form of beryl (like emeralds and aquamarines), morganite owes its characteristic pink color to traces of manganese within its crystal structure. The color tends to be most intense in the largest specimens, which are usually mined in Brazil. It is named for J.P. Morgan, an American financier and gem collector who donated many specimens to natural history museums.
Etymology & Origins
In December 1910, the New York Academy of Sciences named the pink variety of beryl "morganite" after financier J. P. Morgan.
Uses & Applications
Morganite is an increasingly popular precious stone in the jewelry industry. It is valued for a hardness and clarity which allow it to be cut and used as a faceted gemstone. This gem has few fractures or inclusions, increasing its potential for use in high-end jewelry items like engagement rings.
Healing Properties
Morganite is believed to detoxify the body from the negative effects caused by excessive stress and mental exhaustion. It is believed that the stone helps to encourage positive energy to flow through the body and also restores vitality and drive. This stone can be used to align the chakras, bringing a sense of balance and contentment to meet the challenges of daily life.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.573-1.600
- Birefringence
- 0.005-0.009
- Pleochroism
- Distinct: pale pink, bluish-pink
- Optical Character
- Uniaxial negative
- Dispersion
- 0.014
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The Meaning
Morganite is an official gemstone of Madagascar.
Associated Chakras
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Various shades of pink
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 7.5 - 8
- Density
- 2.71 - 2.9 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
- Luster
- Vitreous, Sub-vitreous, Waxy, Greasy
- Crystal System
- Hexagonal
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Be3Al2(Si6O18)
- Elements
- Al, Be, O, Si
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