{"product_id":"etched-morganite-specimen","title":"Etched Morganite - Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eed from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Nuristan \/ Kunar region, Afghanistan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This one of a kind etched Morganite specimen from Afghanistan features a pale blush-pink colour with semi-translucent crystal growth and a broad, flattened form. Its surface shows natural etching, stepped faces, shallow recesses, and overlapping crystal sections that give the piece a rough, layered texture. Softer peach-pink areas run through the centre and lower edge, while lighter frosted sections around the top and sides add contrast and show the specimen’s natural growth pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eMorganite forms in granitic pegmatites, where slow cooling and high concentrations of volatile elements allow large crystals to develop. The pink coloration comes from trace amounts of manganese substituting into the beryl structure. Afghanistan is known for producing high-quality pegmatite minerals, and many specimens from this region show signs of natural chemical etching or partial dissolution, which happens when late-stage fluids alter the crystal after it has formed. That process gives pieces like this their softened edges and textured surfaces rather than sharp, pristine terminations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eMetaphysically, morganite is often associated with emotional balance, patience, and a calmer, more grounded form of connection. It tends to appeal to people looking for something steady and understated rather than intense, often linked with themes of compassion and emotional clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1pc\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith this product, you will get the actual stone in the photograph.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afghanistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48864370884778,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/EtchedMorganite-2_f5ed6099-b6c8-447a-bfce-7967d9cef343.jpg?v=1785025419","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/pa\/products\/etched-morganite-specimen","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}