Is Morganite naturally occurring?

Morganite is a member of the beryl family – which also includes gemstones like aquamarine and emerald. Naturally, it is found in a variety of shades ranging from light-light pink to a deep peachy color. Just make sure that the morganite you purchase is authentic morganite.

Is there synthetic Morganite?

Synthetic morganite is produced, although not in large commercial quantities. It can be separated from the natural material by testing in a gemological laboratory.

Is Morganite ethically sourced?

Morganite, which Bario Neal sources from a sustainable, ethical mine in Brazil that has been in the same family for generations, is also rarer than aquamarine.

Where do Morganite stones come from?

Origin & Sources. The two most significant Morganite deposits are found in Brazil and Madagascar. Other notable sources for fine gem-quality Morganites include Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Russia, Zimbabwe and the USA (California and Maine).

Where are Morganites mined?

Most of the morganite on the market comes from pegmatite mines in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Afghanistan, Mozambique, Namibia, and the US have been minor and inconsistent sources.

What is simulated morganite?

A simulated Morganite stone is one that mimics the color and hue of a real stone. While synthetic stones are ones created in the lab using the same material composition, the simulated Morganite stones are ones that are mined or brought up from the ground looking exactly like a Morganite.

Why is morganite named after Jpmorgan?

– Corbis Following the discovery of a new locality for rose beryl in Madagascar in 1910, George Kunz proposed the name morganite at a meeting of the New York Academy of Sciences on 5 December 1910 to honor his friend and customer J.P. Morgan for his financial support for the arts and sciences, and his important gifts …

Is morganite more rare than diamonds?

In geological terms, morganites are actually rarer than diamonds. Their price stems not from cheapening abundance but rather from recent and limited demand.

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Is morganite more durable than emerald?

In comparison to emerald, morganite lacks inclusions and fractures. Thus making it more durable than emerald.