morganite
/ˈmɔːɡ(ə)nʌɪt
/noun [mass noun]
A pink transparent variety of beryl, used as a gemstone.The mine also had the reputation of being a producer of fine crystals of morganite and kunzite....
- Gem varieties of beryl include emerald, aquamarine, red beryl, goshenite, heliodor, and morganite (pink or peach).
- Madagascar is one of the largest producers of morganite.
Origin
Early 20th century: from the name of J. P. Morgan (see Morgan, J. P.) + -ite1.