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| Morganite | |
|---|---|
&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:Beryl-178682.jpg) Morganite from Brazil with inclusions of black schorl | |
| General | |
| Category | beryl[1] |
| Formula (repeating unit) | Be3Al2(Si6O18) |
| Identification | |
| Color | Pink |
| Mohs scale hardness | 7.5 to 8 |
Morganite is an orange or pink variety of beryl and is also a gemstone.[2] Morganite is mined in Brazil, Afghanistan, Mozambique, Namibia, the United States, and Madagascar.[3]
Morganite has grown in popularity since 2010.[2] Brides and CNN have listed it as a possible alternative to diamond for engagement rings.[4][5]
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- ^ a b "Morganite: The orange to pink gem with growing popularity". geology.com. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "Morganite Description". www.gia.edu. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
- ^ "8 Diamond Alternatives to Consider for Your Engagement Ring". Brides. Retrieved 2021-11-20.
- ^ Murden, Banu Ibrahim, Kiana (2021-05-18). "Planning to propose? Here are 23 expert-approved rings worth buying". CNN Underscored. Retrieved 2021-11-20.
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