Stone
Morganite
Morganite, the pink-to-peach beryl variety coloured by manganese.
Also known as: morganit · morganite
Morganite is the pink-to-peach beryl variety coloured by manganese. It named in the 1910s, this gem is a comparatively young identity in jewellery history.
Its physical identity is distinct from spiritual interpretation. It is linked with compassion, gentleness and open-hearted boundaries. These correspondences are symbolic uses in modern crystal culture, not measured mineral effects.
Lukewarm soapy water and a soft cloth suit general care; avoid impact, thermal shock and harsh chemicals. Spiritual interpretations belong to belief and personal experience; they do not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Mineral dust must not be inhaled during cutting or grinding.
Sources: GIA Gem Encyclopedia, Mindat mineral database, Metropolitan Museum gem history.
Properties
- Mohs hardness
- 7.5
- Primary color
- pink to peach
- Mineral family
- beryl