Morganite natural crystal 83.6g, Afghanistan

Morganite, like emerald and aquamarine, is a beryllium. It was first identified in 1910, and the following year it was named after George F. Kunz after the well-known financier, banker, and passionate gem collector J. P. Morgan. It varies in color from pink to purple-pink, which is why it is sometimes called a pink emerald. Common shades include pale pink, purple, salmon or peach. The pink color causes the presence of manganese or cesium cations. Hardness on the Mohs scale: 7.5 - 8. Morganite is used mainly in the baking industry, where its color, purity, grinding and carat weight are considered. The most popular are pink and pink-purple morganites.