An interesting specimen of morganite with tourmaline crystals from the pederneira mine in minas gerais brazil. Like most beryls morganite makes an excellent jewelry stone. Gemstone quality morganite is of particular importance as a gemstone set in rings pendants necklaces bracelets. Morganite s subtle color is caused by traces of manganese. 320 00 this natural color pink morganite specimen was mined in minas gerais brazil.
Morganite a member of the beryl family morganite shows a range of pink colors due to traces of manganese. On october 7 1989 one of the largest gem morganite specimens ever uncovered eventually called the rose of maine was found at the bennett quarry in buckfield maine us. It is an exceptional display piece because of its size color crystal form and artistic appeal. Strong color in morganite is rare and gems usually have to be large to achieve the finest color. Because morganite has distinct pleochroism pale pink and a deeper bluish pink it s necessary to orient the rough carefully for fashioning.
This specimen has been nicknamed the sword in the stone approximately 13 8 x 8 0 x 11 7 centimeters in size. Recently this gemstone has seen an increase in popularity and value. 4 3 x 3 8 x 3 1 discovered in minas gerais brazil price. The crystal originally somewhat orange in hue was 23 cm 9 in long and about 30 cm 12 in across and weighed along with its matrix just over 50 pounds 23 kg. Natural color morganite rough specimen weighing 810 grams 1 8 pounds morganite specimen dimensions.
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Natural color morganite rough specimen weighing 810 grams 1 8 pounds morganite specimen dimensions. This specimen has been nicknamed the sword in the stone approximately 13 8 x 8 0 x 11 7 centimeters in size. Morganite a member of the beryl family morganite shows a range of pink colors due to traces of manganese. An interesting specimen of morganite with tourmaline crystals from the pederneira mine in minas gerais brazil.
