mineral

Faceted Peach Morganite (Beryl)

Morganite (Be3Al2Si6O18 with trace Manganese)

Hardness: 7.5 - 8.0 (Mohs scale), Color: Peach or Salmon-pink, Luster: Vitreous, Crystal System: Hexagonal, Specific Gravity: 2.71 - 2.90, Cleavage: Imperfect/Poor.

Hardness: 7
Luster: Vitreous, Crystal System: Hexagonal, Specific Gravity: 2

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7.5 - 8.0 (Mohs scale), Color: Peach or Salmon-pink, Luster: Vitreous, Crystal System: Hexagonal, Specific Gravity: 2.71 - 2.90, Cleavage: Imperfect/Poor.

Formation & geological history

Formed in granitic pegmatites through hydrothermal processes. Morganite owes its pink/peach color to traces of Mn2+ ions. It is found in deposits often millions of years old.

Uses & applications

Primarily used as a gemstone in high-end and fashion jewelry, including rings, necklaces, and earrings. Often used as an alternative to pink diamonds.

Geological facts

Named after financier J.P. Morgan in 1910. It is the pink variety of the mineral Beryl, making it a sibling to Emerald and Aquamarine. The largest specimens are often found in Brazil and Madagascar.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its high hardness, inability to be scratched by glass or steel, and distinct dichroism (showing two colors when viewed from different angles). Commonly found in Minas Gerais, Brazil, and San Diego County, California.

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