# Morganite

> Morganite is pink or peach beryl (7.5-8 on Mohs), soft in color and quite hard; widely used in engagement rings.

- Source: https://www.711grados.com/en/morganite/
- Language: en
- Note: This entry was drafted with the help of AI and is pending review by the author.
- Published: 2026-06-07
- Updated: 2026-06-07
- Translation (es): https://www.711grados.com/es/morganita/
- Author: Sandra Sánchez
- Site: 711 Grados (https://www.711grados.com/)

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Morganite is the pale pink to peach and salmon beryl, from the same family as emerald and aquamarine. It is named after the banker J. P. Morgan.

## Properties

- **Composition:** beryllium aluminum silicate with manganese.
- **Hardness:** 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale.
- **Color:** pale pink, peach, salmon and violet pink.
- **Origins:** Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique and the USA.
- **Treatments:** often heated to improve the pink.

## Uses in jewelry

- Engagement rings with a romantic air.
- Pendants and earrings.
- Rose and white gold as a companion.

## Pros and cons

### Advantages

- Hard and durable.
- Soft, flattering color.
- Cheaper than a pink diamond.

### Limitations

- Stones of intense color are rare.
- Fades with excessive heat.
- Ask for a certificate on expensive stones.

## Care and cleaning

- Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap.
- Avoid heat and chemicals.
- Store apart from hard stones.

## See also

- [Gemstones in jewelry](https://www.711grados.com/en/gemstones-in-jewelry/)
- [Aquamarine](https://www.711grados.com/en/aquamarine/)
- [Emerald](https://www.711grados.com/en/emerald/)