Natural Morganites Overview
 The color is usually quite a soft pink without any overtones. The pleochroism is not noticeable. It has glassy luster, like other beryls.
The stones are usually fairly free of inclusions. Sometimes, however, irregular liquid and gaseous inclusions, of very uneven shape, are just visible.
The step cut is most frequently used.
Morganite is not a common gem, but specimens are often medium to large. As always with light-colored stones, the more richly colored specimens are in greater demand.
Physical Properties
| Color |
Soft pink to violet, salmon-colored |
| Refractive Index |
1.562-1.602 |
| Chemistry |
Aluminium beryllium silicate |
| Hardness |
7.5-8.0 |
| Density |
2.71-2.90 |
| Crystal Group |
Hexagonal |
| Ocurrence |
Afghanistan, Brazil, China, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, USA |
Legend and Lore
The pink variety of beryl is named after famous American banker and gem enthusiast John Pierpont Morgan.
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The pictures above only represents the general appearance of the Morganite. Please note that the real Morganites in our stock will be of varied shapes, color and sizes.
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