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THE PINK EMERALD
THE BIRTHSTONE for OCTOBER (Pink)
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MOH's scale of hardness
: 7-1/2 to 8
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Specific Gravity : 3.27-3.37
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Refractive Index : 1.654-1.690
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Double Refraction : +0.036
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Morganite is in the Beryl
mineral family. The public was just begining to gain awareness of this soft pink stone named after J.P. Morgan
(Morganite) but is now gaining recognition by a new name "Pink Emerald".
This Gem is truly rare, especially in the larger sizes with good color. In
reality, green emerald is not rare, diamond is anything but rare, since everyone
in the world has one, regardless of their income level, but Morganite is very
rare. Gem dealers in the know have one tucked away because they've always
thought it would be an important gemstone. Pink Emerald
is finally receiving the appreciation
and price level it deserves. Pink Emerald
prices are now at around $450 per carat for some of the smaller stones (<3
carats) in lighter colors, and range to upwards of $10,000 per carat for large
stones with rich color. Some dealers see Morganites easily being $10,000
to $30,000 per carat in the very near future. Morganite, or Pink Emeralds
are following the lead taken in 1990 when red beryl, or bixbite, was being
sold and marketed as Red Emerald. Red Emerald and
Pink Emerald are both beryllium aluminum
silicates colored by manganese and chromium, among other things. These
precious gems are extremely desirable and beautiful. As with most gems,
the larger the Pink Emerald the more it's cost per carat, and the more saturated
the color, the higher the price of the gemstone. It is very difficult to find "choice" Brazilian stones like ours,
and
the price is consistently going up. A clean and well cut Pink Emerald (Morganite)
with moderate to moderately strong pastel pink color is definitely a winner, a
gem you'd be proud to
own, but to maintain it properly, make sure you clean it often, following the instructions below.
Pink Emerald or Morganite, is one of my personal favorites.
Morganite is a valued Collectors Gemstone that will continue to gain popularity
and increase in value. |
