Definition

A type of gemstone that is a pinkish color and is a variety of the mineral beryl, often used in jewelry.

Example

She wore a beautiful morganite ring on her finger.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a morganite ring?

Yes, I have! They're such beautiful pieces of jewelry.

I love the rosy color of morganite.

Me too! It really stands out and looks elegant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Morganite is named after the American banker and mineral collector J.P. Morgan, and the suffix '-ite' (from Greek 'lithos', meaning stone) is commonly used to denote minerals or rocks. Therefore, morganite refers to the stone named after J.P. Morgan.

Memory Tip

Think of J.P. Morgan, the person after whom this beautiful stone is named, and remember that '-ite' indicates it is a type of stone.

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