Morganite

History
Commonly mistaken for pink sapphire or pink tourmaline, morganite was named after the American banker John P. Morgan in the early 20th century by G. F. Kunz, a noted gemologist of the day. A relative newcomer to the gemstone scene, this pink variety of beryl is sure to be a hit in upcoming years.

Features
As a member of the beryl family, morganite is harder than quartz and is perfectly suited for rings, pendants and other jewellery. Frequently flawless, it ranges in color from palest pink and rose tints to a pinkish peach color.

Treatments
Morganite is often heat treated to drive off a yellowish tinge, which makes the gemstone appear more peach colored than pink.

Principal Deposits
The state of California in the United States has fine morganite deposits, as does the region of Minas Gerais in Brazil.

Rarity
A relatively recent find, and with few locations, large specimens of gem quality morganite are difficult to obtain, however with modern mining techniques becoming available to remote areas, this may change in the future.