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2.88" Gemmy, Pink, Etched Morganite Crystal (218g) - Coronel Murta
This is a lustrous, 2.88" wide, etched morganite crystal that weighs 218 grams and was collected near Coronel Murta in Minas Gerais, Brazil. It has faint pink coloration and a well defined crystal face along one edge of the specimen.
Pink etched morganite from the Brazilian municipality of Coronel Murta is quite an interesting mineral. While these morganite crystals typically bear partially un-etched crystal faces and hexagonal or tabular structures, they are often heavily etched as a result of hydrothermal activity. This natural etching results in exceptional luster, and iridescent properties in some specimens. These crystals are most commonly found on the market as faceted gemstones for jewelry.
Morganite is a pink variety of beryl, also known referred to as pink beryl. It earns its color from manganese(II) cations within the crystal lattice. Often these crystals contain yellow or orange coloration, sometimes exhibiting a variety of colors in banded fashion.
Morganite is a pink variety of beryl, also known referred to as pink beryl. It earns its color from manganese(II) cations within the crystal lattice. Often these crystals contain yellow or orange coloration, sometimes exhibiting a variety of colors in banded fashion.
