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单词 morganite
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Definition of morganite in English:

morganite

noun ˈmɔːɡ(ə)nʌɪtˈmôrɡəˌnīt
mass noun
  • A pink transparent variety of beryl, used as a gemstone.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The mine also had the reputation of being a producer of fine crystals of morganite and kunzite.
    • Large crystals of morganite have been found in the past.
    • Madagascar is one of the largest producers of morganite.
    • Gem varieties of beryl include emerald, aquamarine, red beryl, goshenite, heliodor, and morganite (pink or peach).
    • It yielded a 6-cm morganite on a large crystal plate of cleavelandite and quartz.

Origin

Early 20th century: from the name of J. P. Morgan (see Morgan, J. P.) + -ite1.

 
 

Definition of morganite in US English:

morganite

nounˈmôrɡəˌnīt
  • A pink transparent variety of beryl, used as a gemstone.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Madagascar is one of the largest producers of morganite.
    • Gem varieties of beryl include emerald, aquamarine, red beryl, goshenite, heliodor, and morganite (pink or peach).
    • It yielded a 6-cm morganite on a large crystal plate of cleavelandite and quartz.
    • Large crystals of morganite have been found in the past.
    • The mine also had the reputation of being a producer of fine crystals of morganite and kunzite.

Origin

Early 20th century: from the name of J. P. Morgan (see Morgan, J. P) + -ite.

 
 
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