gemstone
Morganite
Beryl (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.
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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.
Formation & geological history
Forms in pegmatites through hydrothermal processes and pneumatolysis within granitic magma chambers.
Uses & applications
Primarily used as a gemstone in high-end jewelry and valued by collectors.
Geological facts
Named after the American financier and gem collector J.P. Morgan, this pink variety of beryl owes its color to trace amounts of manganese.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinct pinkish-orange hue, high hardness, and hexagonal prismatic crystal habit. Found in Madagascar, Brazil, and the USA.
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