mineral
Beryl (likely Pink/Morganite variety)
Beryllium aluminum silicate (Be3Al2Si6O18)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 7.5 to 8.0 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink, peach, or light orange; Luster: Vitreous (glass-like); Crystal structure: Hexagonal/Prismatic; Cleavage: Imperfect; Specific Gravity: 2.63–2.91
- Hardness
- 7
- Color
- Pale pink, peach, or light orange
- Luster
- Vitreous (glass-like)
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7.5 to 8.0 on Mohs scale; Color: Pale pink, peach, or light orange; Luster: Vitreous (glass-like); Crystal structure: Hexagonal/Prismatic; Cleavage: Imperfect; Specific Gravity: 2.63–2.91
Formation & geological history
Formed in granitic pegmatites or hydrothermal veins rich in beryllium. These crystals typically grow in late-stage crystallization environments where rare elements concentrate.
Uses & applications
Gemstones for jewelry, industrial source of beryllium (though usually from common beryl), and a popular collector's mineral.
Geological facts
The pink variety 'Morganite' was named after financier J.P. Morgan. While the user's coordinates (Brampton, Ontario area) are largely sedimentary (Ordovician shales/limestones), this specimen likely originated from the nearby Grenville Province of the Canadian Shield, known for pegmatites.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its hexagonal prismatic crystal habit, high hardness (will scratch glass easily), and characteristic pale color. It is often found associated with quartz, feldspar, and mica in igneous host rocks.
