Morganite
Information
Morganite was named after the famous financier
J P Morgan. The first morganite to be described was a pale
pink variety found in California. Some of the finest, most
intensely-coloured morganite is found in Madagascar. Brazil is
another important source, but e colours are usually lighter even
though the crystals are much larger. To intensify the colour,
morganite is commonly heat-treated (Newman, p.84
2003). .
| RI: 1.57-1.60 |
SG:
2.67-2.80 |
Hardness:
7.5-8 |
Toughness: Poor
to Good depending on clarity |
| Treatments:
Heated |
| Care Tips:
Ultrasonic cleaners are usually safe for stones of good
clarity |
| Value:
Fine quality stones over a carat retails from $40 to $500 USD per carat. (Newman, 2006) |
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