




About Natural Morganite
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Hardness
Morganite, a captivating beryl with a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8, is prized for its delicate pink to peach hues. Its subtle internal features add charm but also call for gentle handling, especially in high-contact pieces like rings.
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Color Range & Varieties
Morganite, a member of the beryl family, is celebrated for its delicate pink hues. Its colors can range from soft pastels to vibrant peach and salmon shades, with occasional hints of violet. These variations arise from trace elements like manganese and can be subtly enhanced through heat treatment, making each morganite gem uniquely captivating.
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Origin, Stability, & Treatments
Morganite forms in granitic pegmatites and is found in notable deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, Afghanistan, and the United States. It was named in 1910 after financier J. Pierpont Morgan, in recognition of his significant influence and support for art and mineral collections.
Morganite is color stable. Under normal light exposure—such as everyday indoor or moderate outdoor conditions—its lovely pink hues remain consistent and do not fade. However, prolonged or intense exposure to direct sunlight (for example, leaving jewelry in a hot car for extended periods) might cause slight changes over time.
The most common treatment for morganite gemstones is heat treatment, which enhances and evens out their pink to peach colors. This is a permanent and widely accepted practice in the gemstone industry. However, we generally do not deal in treated beryls.