Morganite

Be yourself • (Self)respect • Positivity • Love • Reduces stress and tension

Energetic properties

Morganite is a gentle gemstone that helps you be yourself and embrace who you are, while also facing reality. It reduces tendencies toward victimhood, arrogance, and escapism. The stone reconnects you with your emotions and, through its connection with the heart chakra, increases your respect for the world, your surroundings, and yourself. Giving and attracting love is another key theme of morganite.

Physically, the stone supports stress-related issues, balance disorders, dizziness, and heart problems. It may also help relieve asthma and improve the nervous system, emphysema, and cellular health.

Suitable for children from around age 6.

Formation

Morganite forms under high pressure and temperature, similar to other crystals in the beryl family. It begins with the crystallization of the mineral beryl, which consists of beryllium, aluminum, and oxygen. The pink to peach hue of morganite is caused by traces of manganese entering the crystal structure. This process occurs in granite pegmatites, a rock type rich in mineral solutions.

Etymology

Morganite is named after the American banker and crystal collector J.P. Morgan. In 1910, this pink variety of beryl was discovered in Madagascar. Mineralogist George Frederick Kunz, who worked for the renowned jeweler Tiffany & Co., proposed naming the gemstone after J.P. Morgan in honor of his significant contributions to mineralogy and his extensive gemstone collections, many of which he donated to institutions like the American Museum of Natural History.

It is also known by other names, though these are less common. One such name is pink beryl, referencing its color and its classification as a variety of beryl.

Some traders may also refer to morganite as pink emerald, although this is technically incorrect since emerald is the green variety of beryl. However, this name is sometimes used to emphasize the rarity and beauty of morganite.

Care

Morganite is relatively hard and durable and doesn’t require special care. It can be cleaned under running water and gently patted dry with a soft cloth. It may also be cleansed and recharged using sage, incense or moonlight.

Morganite may fade under strong sunlight, so it's best not to charge it in direct sun.

Origin

Morganite is found in several countries, with major sources in Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Afghanistan and the United States.

Availability

It is one of the rarest crystals in the beryl family. Stones with deeper pink or peach hues are typically rarer and more expensive, while lighter shades are more common and affordable. Availability may vary depending on market demand.

Properties

Composition: Be₃Al₂(Si₆O₁₈)
Hardness: 7.5-8
Density: 2.8-2.9

Associated with Morganite