Diamanti PureGem® Morganite(also known as created, cultured, or lab-grown Morganite) represents science at its very best using a technique that mimics nature, we create a emerald that is astonishingly like natural emerald. PureGem Emerald have the same physical and chemical structure as mined Emeralds and test positive for a emerald on all testers. PureGem Morganite is no different from natural ones and are considered real emeralds. PureGem Morganite is not heat treated to enhance their color - their beautiful hue comes from being grown with its true natural color. It should be noted that cultured morganite is not the same as fake morganite, which have a different chemical structure from that of natural emeralds.
Properties | PUREGEM® MORGANITE | MINED MORGANITE |
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CLARITY | VVS - FL | VVS - I3 |
REFRACTIVE INDEX | 1.57 - 1.58 | 1.57 - 1.58 |
MINERAL | Beryl | Beryl |
MOHS HARDNESS | 7.5 - 8.0 | 7.5 - 8.0 |
TOUGHNESS | Very Good | Very Good |
RESISTANT TO SCRATCHING | Moderate | Moderate |
CONFLICT FREE ECO-FRIENDLY |
Yes | No |
GIA GRADING STANDARDS | Yes | Yes |
PRICE / CARAT | $99 | $300 - $500+ |