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morganite

morganite

9.9
A pale pink gem often used in rings and necklaces
  • noun
  • /ˈmɔrɡəˌnaɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : morganita
  • She wore a beautiful ring featuring a sparkling piece of morganite as its centerpiece.

After launch, one of the largest requests we got was for a lighter shade than Morganite.

Examples

  • Jewelry made with morganite has become increasingly popular for engagement rings.

  • The necklace was adorned with several stunning gems, including rare morganite stones.

  • But I did have one piece of morganite that was very special.

    The Fantasticks (2000)

Surface Forms

morganite singular
morganites plural

Morphology

morganite = Morgan (opaque) = morgan + ite

Formed from the proper name 'Morgan' plus the mineral-forming suffix '-ite'; knowing the name does not help a typical B1 learner infer that the word denotes a specific pink beryl gemstone.

Etymology

Morganite is named after the American banker and gem collector J. P. Morgan, who loved and collected many fine gems. It is a pink form of beryl, the same group as the well-known emerald, so the name tells you it is a gemstone with a soft pink color.