Morganite stone is not classified as precious. It is considered ornamental. However, its external splendor is quite comparable to the radiance of a diamond. This gem is quite rare, it is not easy to get - this is due to the radioactivity of the mineral. However, these difficulties do not stop connoisseurs and collectors.
Morganite is a type of beryl with a manganese admixture in its composition, which is responsible for the pink color of the crystals. This mineral has been known to mankind since time immemorial. True, different peoples at different times assigned it their own unique names.
Story
Pink beryl has been known since time immemorial. He is revered by Tibetan Buddhists and American Indians under different names.
The modern history of the stone starts from the beginning of the twentieth century.
Russia and America are involved in it:
- In America it is named after John Morgan. This American top industrialist and banker became famous for his personally collected collections of art objects. However, his true passion was the science of stones. He immersed himself in gemology at a professional level. He collected an outstanding mineralogical collection, which he donated to the Museum of Natural History (New York). American mineralogy recognized his merits by giving the new stone, found in California, the name “morganite.” This happened two years before Morgan's death. And George Kunz, a gemologist and employee of the Tiffany jewelry house, described the stone and suggested the name.
- In Russia, a similar mineral (discovered earlier than in America) became sparrowite. In this way, the name of the Russian mineralogist Viktor Ivanovich Vorobyov, who tragically died on the expedition, was immortalized.
- At the end of the last millennium, mineralists made an attempt to “optimize” the name, replacing morganite, sparrowite and others with one term “pink emerald”. Fortunately, she was unsuccessful.
Today the English-language international name for the stone is morganite. Both terms are in use in Russia.
The pride of the Museum of the Mining Institute (St. Petersburg) is the Ural morganite agglomerate. Under ultraviolet light, this giant (5 kg) glows pale violet. Morganite weighing more than 23 kg was discovered in the USA (Maine, 1989). Surprisingly, the quality of the stone, called “Rose of Maine,” is jewelry-grade.
Place of Birth
In addition to California, which is considered the birthplace of morganite, the stone is distributed in other states, countries and even continents. The places where pink beryl is mined are Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, China, Namibia, Fr. Elbe, Afghanistan and Russia (Ural Mountains).
It would seem that the geography is wide and varied. In fact, in the listed places there is a high concentration of morganite constituents, which serves as a prerequisite for the formation of the mineral.
Physico-chemical characteristics
From a chemist's point of view, the mineral morganite is a pink variety of beryl. That is, a silicate with impurities of manganese, lithium, cesium. Their ratio in the composition creates the color of the stone.
| Chemical formula | Be3Al2Si6O18; contains impurities Li, Cs, K, Rb, Mn3+ |
| Selection form | prismatic crystals |
| Color | Various shades of pink, varying in intensity |
| Transparency | transparent, translucent |
| Hardness | 7-7,5 |
| origin of name | In honor of the American banker and collector of jewelry stones J. P. Morgan (1873-1913), who donated his collection to the American Museum of Natural History in New York. |
Like all beryls, the color of morganite is unstable: in direct sunlight the stone fades. When heated, it can become goshenite (colorless beryl).
The color of morganite cannot be corrected with x-rays, since radioactive cesium will retain this property.
Variety of Morganite
Natural stones come in different types. Their classification is based on shades. Under natural conditions, the following colors of minerals are found:
- pink;
- yellow;
- lilac;
- violet;
- brown;
- reddish;
- peach.
Thus, the color range of minerals is varied. The most common colors of morganite range from light pink to richer pinks. Minerals with a yellow or apricot tint look very impressive. In color they resemble strawberry pulp. Larger specimens often contain golden elements.
The peach-colored stone is considered the most expensive. It is considered unique, because the cut mineral will be quite expensive. Products with such stone turn out to be extraordinary. The color of the mineral is given by impurities of iron and lithium. Due to the presence of manganese, purple tints appear.
Morganite differs not only in color. The following types are often used in jewelry:
- Precious and semi-precious amethysts-balzanites - they have different quality and cost. Moreover, all stones are characterized by natural origin.
- Hydrothermal morganite is a synthetic analogue. It is similar in structure and chemical composition to the original.
- Morganite glass-ceramic is an imitation of natural stone. According to its characteristics, the substance resembles glass, but has a more dense structure.
Jewelry gem
Morganite has found application only in jewelry and among collectors.
Jewelry value is determined by the dimensions, color, purity, and quality of the crystal cut:
- The price of diamond-cut morganite on the world market is $55–250 per 1 carat. This applies even to stones that are a fraction of a carat.
- The most expensive ones are coolish, tea-rose colored specimens.
- Microscopic natural inclusions, creating the effect of silky shimmer, increase the cost of the stone.
Ring with morganite
At a special price are large pink crystals of absolute transparency from Madagascar, Afghanistan, Brazilian mines and from California.
Features of wearing and care
Radioactively dangerous specimens of morganite are identified by their bright red color and large size. But they are not sold legally, but are stored in special isolated premises.
Jewelry with morganite
However, contact with jewelry should be taken into account these properties of morganite:
- In earrings or tiaras, small delicate pink inserts or beads are preferred.
- The best morganite jewelry is rings, bracelets, brooches, and long beads.
- You need to take care of the stone delicately. It is cleaned with a soft damp sponge with baby soap and rinsed under running water at room temperature.
- The only neighbor of morganite products in the box may be rock crystal.
A box with morganite jewelry should not be placed in the sun or near heat sources.
Stone compatibility
Morganite is recommended to be combined with such gems as:
- amethyst;
- turquoise;
- pearl;
- lapis lazuli;
- sapphire;
- onyx.
It is not recommended to combine with amber and obsidian. Minerals interrupt each other's energy. As a result, wearing jewelry with them is much heavier. Neutral compatibility is observed with agate, carnelian, garnet, ruby, malachite, and jasper. It is strictly forbidden to combine morganite with topaz, emerald, and chrysolite.
How to spot a fake
Under the guise of natural morganite, natural but cheaper stones are offered; glass or plastic; synthetic material:
- In the first case, the “understudies” of morganite are often kunzite, spinel or colored quartz. It is possible to find differences only with special equipment. Although spinel or kunzite are also expensive and beautiful.
- Plastic is recognized by its lightness and, like glass, rapid heating in the hands.
- A separate topic is artificial morganite. This is a high-tech product, nanoalloy, created by hydrothermal or other methods. Its main advantage over natural morganite is complete radiation sterility. You can even wear short beads or a massive necklace with large beads all the time. However, as a magical or healing instrument, morganite sital is useless.
Natural morganite can be distinguished from a fake by the following characteristics: when heated, it becomes discolored, under X-rays it becomes bright red, and does not sink in a container with bromine. In reality, such methods are only available in the laboratory. And no one will discolor an expensive gem.
Therefore, it is better to buy jewelry with morganite or collectible material in trusted stores. Sellers who value personal reputation indicate the origin of the stone in the product description as natural, “ceramic glass” or “gt” (that is, hydrothermal).
Who is suitable according to their zodiac sign?
Morganite, from an astrological point of view, is ideal for Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces . However, some astrologers do not advise Scorpio to wear this gem.
This mineral has good compatibility with Libra . With such a talisman, they will reach new heights in self-development, creativity, and business.
According to the horoscope, the energy of the gem is perfectly combined with the energy of Gemini .
It is suitable for the rest of the zodiac signs only as a decoration.
Therapeutic effect
Lithotherapists have studied the main healing properties of morganite:
- The gem relieves pain from radiculitis, especially in the lower back and back.
- A gold ring with morganite helps to quickly get rid of female diseases.
- The pink color of the stone calms the nerves and induces peace. Helps overcome stress.
- The stone activates the brain, improving memory and reaction in case of force majeure.
- The gem even treats chronic heart diseases.
A pendant or ring with morganite helps you not to be nervous and not get lost in extreme conditions, during a casting, interview, or exam.
Suitable for everyone ♏
The gem will have a gentle effect on all signs of the Zodiac.
Vorobievite is ideal for water signs: Scorpios, Pisces, Cancers will find their love (and get rid of longing for an unfulfilled one), they will look at the world more cheerfully.
For Zodiac signs under the auspices of Fire, the delicate energy of morganite will allow them to be less vivid in their expression of emotions (this is especially true for Aries). In addition, these charismatic people will be protected from envy under the auspices of Sparrow.
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Morganite is also suitable for earthly zodiac signs. Morganite will wash away their deep conviction that “what you can touch is valuable” and will bring a little romance into the lives of practical children of the Zodiac.
Magic properties
Adherents of yoga and other teachings and practices of the East consider morganite to be a gift from a Higher Power.
Help with daily life
At the everyday level, the magical properties of morganite are used to build relationships, self-improvement, and other high goals:
- The mineral “tells” the owner that any troubles will eventually end.
- The owner of the stone will stop needlessly tormenting himself, will trust himself more, and fight more decisively for love or justice.
- He will become a clairvoyant, able to “read” the secret plans of competitors, colleagues, and those around him.
The magic of morganite attracts attention, favor or passion from management or people of the opposite sex. This is especially useful for careerists and those looking for their soul mate.
- Morganite helps couples whose relationship is on the verge of collapse. A pink gem will bring peace, cementing a family hearth or an informal love union.
Considering the significance of the stone as a family amulet, morganite is stored separately from other jewelry, away from prying eyes.
Talismans
The appearance and frame of the item with morganite matters:
- Inserting a ring, earrings or brooch will ward off the evil eye and dispel the flow of other negativity directed at the owner.
- Morganites in silver, especially a ring, will suit a creative person, regardless of their field of activity.
Peach Morganite is called the stone of happiness. If you are lucky enough to buy a product with such an insert, good luck will accompany you in everything.
- A pendant with pink beryl is a ladies' love talisman, a bracelet with an orange stone is suitable for business-minded, self-sufficient men.
The morganite ring has become the leader as an engagement ring, displacing the traditional diamond.
Price
The Russian jewelry market often features glass-ceramic morganites in a rose gold frame and accompanied by cubic zirconia. For example, on the Internet Sunlight Morganite is represented by the Pink Dreams collection.
Products can be purchased at the following price (RUB):
- ring – 3,990;
- studs – 2,990;
- suspension – 1,990.
The range of products allows you to assemble a parure set.
Cut morganite (3.26 carats, light peach, Africa) of premium quality costs RUR 6,365.
