Morganite Stone

Morganite Stone Meaning

Morganite is the pink variety of beryl. It is named after J.P. Morgan, a famous American industrialist. Other beryls are: emerald (green), heliodor (yellow), aquamarine (teal) and bixbite (red).

Morganite occurs primarily in complex granitic pegmatites and is associated with quartz, albite and muscovite. It can occur with other pegmatite accessory minerals such as garnet, spodumene, columbite-tantalite, lepidolite, amblygonite, tourmaline, petalite, beryllonite and other berylium minerals. The pink color of morganite is due to trace amounts of manganese impurities in the beryl structure.

Rarity and the quality of stone decides the Morganite stone price. Also it is the size that defines the, Morganite stone price.

Morganite Stone History

When morganite stone was discovered during 20th century in California, it was blended with other gemstones like Tourmaline and Kunzite. J.P. Morgan of Tiffany's was the biggest customer of pink beryl so the George Fredrick Kunz in 1911 suggested that pink Barrel should be named after him and should be called as Morganite.

Occurrence and Structure

Morganite is recognized by its form, color and specific gravity and is extensively used as a gemstone. It is believed that Morganite instills and nurtures love, gives patience and enhances one's communication skills. It is found in the regions of Brazil, Madagascar, California, Maine, Connecticut, and North Carolina in the U.S.A.

Morganite Stone Properties

Morganite stone is both heart and an angel stone. It rekindles and also brings love to your life. Also by wearing morganite stone you will have more patience and communication skills. It also brings more self-control and emotions. Morganite attracts love and give meaning to your life. Morganite stone also helps in releasing the stress and you can now appreciate life in a better way.

Morganite stone helps in quick healing by removing resistance in healing.

Especially the pink morganite stone, cleans and activates the Heart Chakras. In healing treatment for stress, asthma, heart problems are tackled. Also it cures other types of ailments like tuberculosis, lungs, heart diseases, throat issues and oxygenation.

Morganite Stone Color, Price, Treatment and Care

Morganite is the kind of beryl that has pink color. Pink color is because of manganese impurities. Other varieties of color like rose, peach and violet are also considered as morganite stone.

Morganite stones can also be treated with heat to remove the patches of yellow color. Heat treated stone is then labelled as 'E' or 'H' for the removal of yellow and orange hues. Even after enhancing, morganite stone does not need any special treatment.

As it is a very hard and a stable stone, so it does not need any special care. But sometimes after wearing it for a long time, you need to get it polished to restore the initial luster. Also it removes any scratch that has appeared because of regular use.

Any desirable morganite stone, wont price much. Morganite stone ring of over one carat size and with custom cut is available at around $300. Pale morganite stone with poor cut are also available at price less than $300.

Price does not increase substantially with the increase in carat size of the stone as the morganite stone is available in large sizes as well. Some times beautifully cut morganite stone even in the small size cost much higher than the large ones.

Above all other it is actually the cut and the color that defines the price of the morganite stone. These are followed by clarity and the carat size. Pure medium pink morganite stone is highly valued. Morganite custom cut further enhances the pink color thereby increasing the value and the price of the stone.

Morganite Stone Jewelry

Some sellers to earn profit are engaged in dishonest activities like selling morganite look alike in the form of glass beads etc. So while buying morganite stone jewelry you will have to be very specific. Always buy from a reputable seller or a person who is associated with verifiable company. Buy from the shop that gives you at least 30 days refund provision. So after purchase you can get it checked from other sellers also to authenticate that you have bought the real one.

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