Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A rosy-pink variety of beryl, valued as a semiprecious gem.
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- noun mineralogy A
gemstone ofpegmatite deposits. Morganite is a transparent pink variety ofberyl .
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- noun a kind of pink beryl used as a gemstone
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Colored, transparent varieties of beryl may be gems, such as emerald (green), aquamarine (blue-green), heliodor (yellow), and morganite (pink).
Beryllium 2007
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California and Madagascar, and pink beryl (morganite) from Madagascar, became available in quantity, the "pinked" topazes had but few competing gems, and thus commanded a higher price than the natural topazes.
A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public Frank Bertram Wade
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Lauren Klein has served thousands of satisfied customers and our experienced customer service representatives are ready to assist you with our vast collection, which ranges from basic solitaire necklaces, gold necklaces and morganite earrings to diamond rose gold rings and trendy and chic color stone jewelry.
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You've seen her pink morganite engagement ring, and you'll probably be witness to a few of her wedding details if she'll allow me to help!
Weddingbee 2008
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One signature necklace combines Tahitian keshi pearls, London blue topaz, aqua-marine, labradorite and morganite into a sea-blue beauty ($10,800; lauragibson. com) .4 Hours: RioCole Porter was so dazzled by the Brazilian city, the story goes, he wrote a song, which went: "It's Delightful.
The Good Life 2007
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