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The Morganite – A gemstone in delicate pink tones

Morganite belongs to the beryl group and is a variety of precious beryl. This group includes the color varieties of beryl that are not known as emerald or aquamarine. Less commonly, this gemstone is also called pink beryl or rosterite due to its color.

Characteristics and Color of Morganite

Morganite's color range extends from pale pink to peach to violet, with salmon-colored gemstones also found. The pink shades characteristic of this beryl variety are due to the trace element manganese it contains. Inclusions are rare; morganites are generally eye-clean. This means that no inclusions are visible to the naked eye at a distance of about 15 centimeters. With a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8, pink beryl is one of the more robust gemstones. Another characteristic of morganite is pleochroism. The gemstones may exhibit slight color changes under artificial light. They often shimmer from pale pink to bluish-pink. Morganites with strong colors are particularly valuable, as intense colors are generally rare in this gemstone. The most popular shade is intense pink. Pink precious beryls are brittle. This means they are pressure-resistant, resistant to household chemicals, and possess a vibrant, glassy luster. Firing at around 400°C can improve the color of inferior grades. Furthermore, the color can change due to sunlight and heat. Scientists have observed apricot-colored morganites from Brazil that were exposed to sunlight for a week. Their color subsequently changed to pink. The true color is only perceptible under neutral light. Under the light of energy-saving bulbs or fluorescent tubes, they appear a completely different color.

The frequent discovery of morganite

The pink gemstone was first discovered in Russia towards the end of the 19th century. At that time, it was named Vorobieffite after the Russian mineralogist and scientist Vorobieff. Around the same time, also at the end of the 19th century, a Mr. Roster discovered pink beryl in Africa. Other common names for the gemstone were rosterite, rose beryl, and pink emerald. The third "first discovery" of pink beryl followed at the beginning of the 20th century, which gave it its current name - morganite. The gemstones were found at that time in the Pala pegmatites in Southern California. The US gemologist Dr. George F. Kunz then named them morganite after the New York financial magnate and gem collector John Pierpont Morgan. Another discovery was dated 1908 in Madagascar. In mineralogy, a type locality is the place where a mineral was first scientifically described. For example, the Lipovskaya mine in Russia is defined as the type locality for vorobieffite, and the Pala area in San Diego County (USA) is defined as the type locality for morganite.

Origin of the Morganite Gemstone

These unique pink gemstones are increasingly found in Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Brazil, and the USA (Utah, California). The world's best morganite finds to date date back to the years between 1900 and 1927. They come from Anjanabonoina in Madagascar and are characterized by their deep rose-red color. Furthermore, the most spectacular and largest morganites to date were found in the Pala and Mesa Grande pegmatites in California. Impressive morganite crystals have also been found in the US state of Maine; they are six meters long and weigh a total of one and a half tons. Aggregates weighing up to 177 tons have also been discovered in Mozambique. A museum in St. Petersburg displays a polished stone weighing 598.7 carats, as well as an uncut crystal from Madagascar weighing five kilograms. Particularly attractive and uniquely beautiful pink beryls have also been found in Afghanistan since the early 2000s. They are distinguished by their perfection, color, and size.

Individual designs at RENÉSIM

Morganite of very good quality is often used as a gemstone. Pure step-cut morganites are particularly popular. Opaque stones are more likely to be cut in round or oval shapes. We would be happy to work with you to create the jewel of your choice with the unique morganite stone in delicate rose, pink, or peach tones. Whether marquise, pear, or unusual heart cut, we have a large selection of unique and elegant morganites in many different color nuances. Choose your dream gemstone and have it set in a beautiful piece of jewelry. Would you like an extraordinary necklace with a morganite pendant or a custom-designed colored stone ring? We would be happy to advise you and work with you to create your dream unique piece. You can also buy loose morganite from us. Choose your dream gemstone from our large selection. If you have any questions or a special request, simply contact us by phone (+49 89 1222 893 0) or email. At RENÉSIM, you will, of course, only receive morganites of the highest quality, selected according to strict criteria. If you would like more information, you can find more information here: Morganite – The Gemstone in Delicate Pink Shades .

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The Morganite – A gemstone in delicate pink tones

Characteristics and Color of Morganite

The frequent discovery of morganite

Origin of the Morganite Gemstone

Individual designs at RENÉSIM