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Morganite
A gemstone that radiates romance and softness is morganite. This stone, which is part of the beryl family, can come in various shades of pink and even lilac.
Morganite: Origin and history
It was first discovered in 1911 in Madagascar, and over time it was named by gemologist George Frederick Kunz after his sponsor John Pierpont Morgan Sr, an American banker, philanthropist, and collector.
Morganite is found in various locations around the world, but most morganite stones currently come from Madagascar, Brazil, and Afghanistan. However, these stones are also found in North America, China, and some African countries such as Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Like all natural stones, morganite can have inclusions or imperfections in the stone. For morganite, the fewer inclusions and the clearer the stone, the better the quality.
Symbolism of morganite
Morganite is also believed to have healing properties. It is said to promote feelings of love and empathy. In addition to its beautiful, romantic color, these healing properties make morganite a very suitable symbol of love, for example, set in a beautiful engagement ring.
Some scientific facts about morganite
Molecular formula: Al2Be3[Si6O18]
Hardness on the Mohs scale: 7.5-8
What does hardness mean? This means that morganite can be scratched by materials of the same hardness or greater hardness. For example, sapphire, which has a greater hardness, can scratch the morganite stone.
Care of morganite
The same care advice applies to morganite as for other gemstones. Keep it clean using a microfiber cloth. Morganite can change color when exposed to UV radiation, so keep this in mind before going out in the sun. Additionally, chemicals such as perfume and cleaning agents can negatively affect the stone when it comes into contact with them. Therefore, remove your morganite jewelry before washing your hands, showering, or cleaning. If morganite is set in a piece of jewelry, dirt can accumulate under the stone over time, causing it to become dull. If your morganite ring needs a more thorough cleaning, please contact DiamondsByMe.
Morganite from DiamondsByMe
Compared to other gemstones, morganite is actually quite recently discovered. In 1911, the pink beryl was discovered by George Frederick Kunz. Recently, DiamondsByMe has added this romantic gemstone to its selection. Our morganite color is a beautiful champagne tint and comes in various cuts. If you are curious how this stone of love will look in a ring, take a look at our morganite engagement rings.