Morganite

Morganite is the pink to orange-pink variety of beryl, a mineral that includes emerald and aquamarine.

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Morganite is known primarily as a pastel-colored gemstone. Buyers can choose among soft pink, purplish pink, and orangy pink. Although often light in color, top-quality material can be a strong pink.

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Color is the Most Important Morganite Quality Factor
The most prized morganite colors are a strong pink to magenta color, often the result of heat treatment. Untreated material, especially from Brazil, often has a salmon-like orangy pink color. Morganite’s color is often light, and more intense colors cause a significant rise in value.

Clarity: The relative absence of inclusions and blemishes
Clarity grades are based on the number, size, relief, and positions of inclusions that can be seen under 10x magnification.

Carat Weight Allows for Precise Measurements
Morganite is found in all sizes and is often cut in calibrated sizes to fit standard jewelry mountings. Large faceted stones are not uncommon.

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Questions & Answers

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Does GIA grade morganite?
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GIA evaluates morganite but does not grade it. A GIA Colored Stone Identification Report assesses the characteristics of any polished, rough, mounted or loose material (weight, measurements, shape, cutting style and color); identifies whether it is natural or laboratory-grown; and names any detectable treatments.
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Is morganite enhanced?
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Morganite might be heat treated to modify the color. The effect is often to alter the orange-pink color to a more pure pink. The treatment is routine.
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What is the best color of morganite?
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Generally, pure pinks to purplish pinks with strong color saturation are the rarest and most valuable morganite colors. Remember that morganite is usually light in color, making it a great pastel gemstone.
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Is morganite “pink emerald”?
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The term “pink emerald” is not accepted by GIA. The Institute’s experts feel that it is a misleading term. Both emerald and morganite are varieties of the mineral beryl. Morganite is a beautiful gemstone in its own right, and it should be referred to as morganite or pink beryl.
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Is morganite produced synthetically?
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Synthetic morganite is produced, although not in large commercial quantities. It can be separated from the natural material by testing in a gemological laboratory.