gemstone
Morganite
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale, pink to peach color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and distinct conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale, pink to peach color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and distinct conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in granitic pegmatites through late-stage hydrothermal crystallization of magma.
Uses & applications
Used extensively as a high-end gemstone in fine jewelry, rings, and collector specimens.
Geological facts
Morganite was named in honor of American financier and gem enthusiast J.P. Morgan by George Frederick Kunz.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its delicate pink color, high hardness, and hexagonal crystal habit when rough; commonly found in Madagascar, Brazil, and the USA.
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