gemstone
Morganite
Beryllium Aluminum Silicate, Be3Al2(SiO3)6
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, pink to peach color, vitreous luster, and hexagonal crystal system with no distinct cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, pink to peach color, vitreous luster, and hexagonal crystal system with no distinct cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed in pegmatites and high-temperature hydrothermal veins, often associated with lithium-rich granitic magmas.
Uses & applications
Extensively used in fine jewelry and valued by collectors for its soft pink coloration.
Geological facts
Morganite is the pink variety of beryl, colored by trace amounts of manganese, and was named after financier J.P. Morgan.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive pink color, high hardness, and hexagonal crystal habit when rough; commonly sourced from Madagascar, Brazil, and the USA.
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