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Polished Morganite (pink beryl), possibly rose quartz

Beryl, Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈, colored by manganese; visual identification is uncertain because the image is blurred

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Pale pink to mauve, translucent, and highly polished with a vitreous luster; beryl has Mohs hardness 7.5–8, hexagonal crystals, poor cleavage, and specific gravity about 2.7. Rose quartz is softer (Mohs 7), typically cloudy, and lacks visible crystal faces.

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Common name: Polished Morganite (pink beryl), possibly rose quartz
Scientific name: Beryl, Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈, colored by manganese; visual identification is uncertain because the image is blurred
Category: gemstone
Identified: August 27, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

About $20–$100 for a common polished sphere; $100–$500+ for large, attractive natural morganite, depending on size, transparency, and verification.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Morganite forms in lithium- and cesium-rich granite pegmatites as a late hydrothermal mineral, generally in Phanerozoic igneous terrains. Rose quartz forms in silica-rich pegmatites and hydrothermal veins.

Uses & applications

Used as a cut gemstone, ornamental sphere, and collector specimen; large polished spheres are decorative. Fine transparent morganite can be valuable in jewelry.

Geological facts

Manganese produces morganite’s pink color, while irradiation or heating may modify its hue. A refractometer, hardness test, and specific-gravity measurement are needed to distinguish it confidently from rose quartz or dyed material.

Field identification & locations

Common sources include Brazil, Madagascar, Afghanistan, Mozambique, and the United States; rose quartz is especially common in Brazil and Madagascar. Look for hexagonal crystal remnants, even color, and no dye concentration in fractures.