All about morganite

A pink gemstone has recently begun to be mastered by domestic jewelers. And in America it is very popular - a ring with this stone is considered an engagement ring, brings happiness and love to a couple. Buddhist monks called the pink stone a talisman that bestows enlightenment. We are talking about morganite, however, the mineral has several other names.

Morganite is a semi-precious stone that was first discovered and described in 1910. It is interesting that the stone was discovered quite a long time ago, but it was recently classified as precious.

It owes its name, which appeared in 1911, to the American Morgan, the first philanthropist and banker. They say that this very Morgan, along with his family, was supposed to go on a round-the-world cruise. Tickets were bought for the most powerful and modern liner at that time, the Titanic. At the last moment, the banker decided to cancel the trip. And when asked what caused the refusal, he tapped his finger on the pink stone that adorned his fireplace.

In addition, Morgan often talked about the fact that wealth can be obtained through experience, acumen, and fortunate coincidence. According to the rich man, one cannot do without a good astrologer in this matter. Morgan was known as a person who regularly consults with his astrologer, draws various charts, and so on.

Another name for morganite is vorobyevite (given to the stone in 1909). He received his stone by the name of the scientist who first discovered this beryl in the Urals. The name of the scientist was Viktor Ivanovich Vorobyov.

Finally, the stone also has a third name - amethyst-balsatin, which is due to its external resemblance to amethyst. Scientists found few existing names, and at the beginning of the 20th century, one more was proposed - a pink emerald. Due to the pretentiousness and pretentiousness of the sound, it did not take root, although from the point of view of gemology it most accurately characterizes this mineral.

Morganite is a mineral of a pink-violet palette - from pale pink to violet, sometimes brownish. Yellow and peach colors are considered acceptable in it. By the way, peach-colored sparrow is a real rarity. In terms of its value, it surpasses even a diamond.

It belongs to the group of beryl minerals, which means that it has characteristics characteristic of them. The mineral palette is explained by the presence of manganese, lithium, iron and cesium impurities in the composition. Density indicators vary in the range of 2.6-2.9 g / cu. cm, the hardness on the Mohs scale is 7.5-8 units.

However, vorobyevite also has characteristics uncharacteristic of other beryls. It differs in the shape of the prism, the admissibility of different degrees of transparency of different faces. In form, morganite is comparable to imperial topaz, but it differs from the latter in that it is precious. However, there is a synthetic analogue - sitall morganite, which is nothing more than an artificially grown nanocrystal.

Morganite has a rich color palette, which starts from light pink (dominated by manganese) and reaches dark red, purple (in this case, the stone contains large quantities of cesium). In addition, quartz is present in the composition.

Pink emerald is a radioactive stone. Only weakly colored small particles do not pose a threat. If we talk about the level of radiation in large stones with a pronounced color, then in them it exceeds the permissible level. In this regard, such morganites are not allowed to be stored and processed in places where people are located, and certain requirements must be observed during transportation (closed lead container, warning sign).

If you direct a light beam at it, then the stone will be either completely transparent (transmitting light) or slightly cloudy. The mineral has an uneven and conical fracture. Before jewelry processing, the mineral looks very unpresentable. It has noticeable scuffs and roughness. The shape is a polyhedron, consisting of long prisms with parallel edges. With a large number of prisms, the stone may appear brown.

In the structure of morganite there may be inclusions - bubbles of gases, liquids. Such a mineral will be opaque and have a lower cost than a transparent analogue. In addition, vorobyevite without such inclusions is easier to cut, for which it is highly valued by jewelers.

The state of UTA in the USA, California, Madagascar, Brazil is called the vorobyevite deposit. It is here that the largest and most flawless minerals are mined. In addition, mining is carried out in Afghanistan, China, Africa. There are no large deposits in Russia; only single specimens of morganites are found on the territory of Transbaikalia and the Middle Urals. On the territory of the former CIS, there are mining mines in Tajikistan.

Like most beryls, vorobievite helps its owner maintain clarity of mind, improve memory, and relieve nervous fatigue.Provided that the morganite is correctly selected, it has the properties of a talisman - that is, it reflects everything bad that is sent to the owner from the outside. It is believed that pink emerald helps to solve difficult cases - passing exams, difficult conversations, tests.

In general, the mineral has a beneficial effect on intellectual processes and everything that "belongs" to the head. It is worn for headaches, migraines, sleep disorders, and cognitive decline. It is believed that with colds, morganitis saves from nasal congestion and sore throat.

The stone is called a talisman of emotional and spiritual harmony. There is a physical explanation for this - the stone contains the lithium mineral, which is used as one of the components of antidepressants. It reduces anxiety, nervousness.

Morganite saves from back pain, even old ones, heals for diseases of the pelvis in women. To do this, a woman must wear a belt with a pink mineral.

The pink stone has a joyful, life-affirming energy, therefore it is recommended to be worn during the "black" periods of life. It will cheer you up, improve and stabilize the emotional background, help to improve the “weather in the house” and strengthen the marriage bond.

According to the teachings of Buddhist monks, vorobyevit relieves pathologies at all levels and is considered a stone of unearthly origin. It was often used for enlightenment, strengthening the action of spiritual practices. Buddhists argued that the meaning of the hexagonal shape of the stone is a projection of the Universe, all the magical knowledge about life on earth is contained in the stone.

Morganite is also held in high esteem by the modern followers of Buddhist monks. They continue to use the stone in meditation to achieve enlightenment, to search for their destiny.

Vorobyevit will help to maintain loyalty and respect of the spouses, strengthen the family hearth, and allow to awaken passion in relationships. Due to the powerful energetic action of the stone, he was credited with the ability to heal a person from physical ailments on a mental level. In this case, the woman in a pair is advised to wear a pendant with morganite.

A bracelet with morganite will allow a man to become more self-confident, bring a significant position in society and success in financial and career matters.

Products made from the pink mineral are recommended for single people - both women and men. Wearing a stone will allow them to find their love, to attract the attention of the opposite sex. Morganite is considered a suitable talisman for people who start a business. Especially if it is related to art, education. The most effective for such people will be a silver ring with vorobyovite.

It helps to reveal the talents inherent in a person and to strengthen the existing ones. It is useful for adolescents to wear vorobyevit - it will protect against troubles and allow them to show greater diligence and interest in learning.

Most of all, the stone is suitable for Libra. Cancers, Pisces, Scorpios can choose him as a talisman.

Aries pink emerald will improve the work of the heart, digestive tract, spine. He will literally breathe life into the representatives of this sign if a person feels tired, depressed. Effective for diseases of female organs, colds. The stone of a light purple hue will make Aries more balanced and less hot-tempered, and will protect against attacks of aggression.

For Taurus, especially those born in May, the stone will become reliable talismans in love affairs. Will bring success and financial well-being.

For Gemini, the stone also promises help in a career and personal life. In addition, it will help build relationships with people, improve brain function.

Cancers, primarily those born on July 12-22, the stone will help to find love, and then it will protect the couple from evil eyes and tongues, gossip, intrigue. Wearing a stone will be successful for people of science, intellectual activity.

For those born under the sign of Leo, this gem will bring self-confidence, make Leo more attractive in the eyes of the opposite sex. The best option is peach-colored sparrow.

For Virgo, a pink stone helps to find a purpose, becomes a talisman when making difficult, vital decisions. It will help the representatives of the sign become more tolerant, increase vital energy. It is not recommended to wear gold-framed morganite, as gold in general is not very suitable for Virgos.

Libra will receive energy of action and courage from the mineral for new beginnings.

For Scorpios, a stone can become an ordinary decoration, but not a talisman in any way - it will not show special magical and healing properties.

Sagittarius, the pink mineral will inspire new acquaintances, which have every chance to turn into pleasant relationships and useful connections.

For Capricorns, the pink stone becomes a talisman that helps in the realization of desires. The main condition for this is to formulate them correctly and accurately.

Aquarius will feel a surge of strength, increased intellectual activity. The best form is pale pink vorobievite. The stone is also recommended for Pisces - it will help in family matters, as well as become more open and less touchy.

The higher the value of a jewel, the higher the chance of "running into" a fake. Since the average cost of morganite reaches 150-200 euros per carat, it is often counterfeited. As a copy, they usually take cubic zirconia, spinel, kunzite. If you know the cost of the latter, then it becomes especially offensive - how much the buyer overpays in case of deception.

One of them boils down to the direction of X-rays on the sparrow - the stone immediately becomes saturated red. On the other hand, when heated, the original will lose its color and become transparent.

If you put the original in the bromoform solution, it will float on the surface. This is due to the lower density of the mineral in comparison with bromoform. Simulation with the same check will go to the bottom.

If you look at a fake under a microscope, you can see swelling inside the stone. They appeared as a result of the use of gases. The original morganite will also have similar formations, but it is impossible to see them through a magnifying glass. Only under a microscope.

Vorobievit requires simple but regular care. It is washed once a month under running warm water. If the cut of the stone is dirty, it is washed with soap, using a cotton swab for convenience. It is not forbidden to easily, without unnecessary pressure, brush the stone with a soft toothbrush. If there are grease stains on its surface, you can resort to cleaning with gasoline.

After washing, morganite is wiped off with a soft cloth, polished and dried on an open surface.

To purify the energy of morganite, it should be placed next to a rock crystal overnight. This will allow you to "zero" vorobyevit.

Most often, vorobyevite is combined with precious metals.It looks great in yellow and white gold frames.

Spectacular products are obtained when combined with morganite sapphires, pearls, turquoise, lapis lazuli, onyx, amethyst.

Vorobyovite, framed with white gold next to diamonds, looks spectacular. The latter accentuate and enhance the pink shades of the mineral and its radiance.

The tandem of vorobyevite and emerald turns out to be no less harmonious. However, it is better to choose yellow gold as a frame.

In most cases, in jewelry, vorobyevites are given soft streamlined forms of ovals and semi-ovals. This is due to the peculiarities of the form of the mineral, its radiance, shade. As a rule, these jewelry are rings, earrings, made in the style of natural motives.

In addition, morganite is used in cocktail rings with large stones framed in gold or silver.

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