3.36ct Pear Shape Morganite 12.3x8.6mm

Morganite is the pink variety of the beryl species. It can be light to medium pink or an orangey pink salmon colour which is caused by the presence of manganese trace elements. Morganite was discovered in 1911 in Madagascar and was named after the famous American banker J.P.Morgan who was a gem enthusiast. The origin of the finest quality morganites is Madagascar but mining is limited. Other main sources of morganite are: Brazil, Afghanistan, Mozambique, Namibia and the U.S.A. Moh's scale: 7.5.;;Stone Size (mm): 12.36x8.65x6.20mm;Carat Weight (ct): 3.36