Morganite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 7.5 – 8.0
Specific Gravity 2.71 – 2.9
Refractive Index 1.573 – 1.6
Crystal System Hexagonal
Color various
Birefringence 0.005
Pleochroism Distinct: pale pink - bluish-pink

Mohs Hardness

Mohs Hardness: 7.5 – 8.0
1 Soft10 Hard

Crystal System

a a c Hexagonal a = b ≠ c, α = β = 90°, γ = 120°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

Treatments

Often heat-treated to remove the salmon tint. Color may created by irradiation of colorless beryl (not detectable) - Blue Chart Gem Identification, Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, 2010, p 6 7.5 to 8Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) 2.71 to 2.90Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references 1.573 to 1.600Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references Uniaxial/-Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) 0.005 to 0.009Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references Distinct: pale pink - bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references Soft pink to violet, also salmon-colored.Walter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references Pink, Mn2+ in octahedral coordinationW. William Hanneman, Pragmatic Spectroscopy For Gemologists (2011) Inert to weak pink to purplishHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references Moderate apricot reaction suggest a possible synthesisHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) There is an intense, but not bright, crimson glow.Michael O?Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) HexagonalHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) Crystals are short-prismatic to thick-tabular form.E.Ya. Kievlenko, Geology of gems (2003) Morganite information at mindat.org Afghanistan&nbsp; Blauwet and Muhammad (2004) Glas (2002) Glas (2002) E.Ya. Kievlenko, Geology of gems, 2003, p. 110 Glas (2002) Brazil&nbsp; Kievlenko E.Ya., Geology of gems, 2003, p. 113 Kievlenko E.Ya., Geology of gems, 2003, p. 113 Cassedanne and Alves (1994) Milisenda and Bank (2005) E.Ya. Kievlenko, Geology of gems, 2003, p. 113 MadagascarE.Ya. Kievlenko, Geology of gems, 2003, p. 110 Laurs and Quinn (2002) E.Ya. Kievlenko, Geology of gems, 2003, p. 111 E.Ya. Kievlenko, Geology of gems, 2003, p. 110 Pezzotta (2001), Danet (2007) Mozambique&nbsp; J. Marques (2009) Bettencourt-Dias and Wilson (2000) Myanmar&nbsp; Kyi et al. (2005) Kyi et al. (2005) Pakistan&nbsp; Blauwet and Muhammad (2004) Blauwet and Muhammad (2004) Blauwet and Muhammad (2004) Blauwet and Muhammad (2004) Russia&nbsp; Badanina et al. (2008) Sri Lanka&nbsp; Dissanayake et al. (2000) USA&nbsp; Rocks & Min.:63:21. Mauthner (2008) Sinkankas (1997) Sinkankas (1997) Osborn, P. (2005) Personal communication between Phillip Osborn of Hemet and Scott L. Ritchie of Temecula, California; description of beryl discovery on southwestern most Oceanview lode exposure; March. Sinkankas (1997) Sinkankas (1997) Potucek (2005)

About Morganite

Morganite is the pink to violet-pink variety of beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate), colored by trace manganese, with a vitreous luster, excellent clarity, and hardness of Mohs 7.5–8. It was first described in 1910 from gems found in Madagascar and named in honor of financier and gem collector J.P. Morgan by George Frederick Kunz of Tiffany & Co. Major gem sources include Brazil's Minas Gerais state, Afghanistan, Mozambique, and Madagascar, where pastel pink to peach-pink crystals of exceptional size and clarity are found.

Jewelry Use

Durability 8/10

Suitable for daily wear

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morganite?
Morganite is the pink to violet-pink variety of beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate), colored by trace manganese, with a vitreous luster, excellent clarity, and hardness of Mohs 7.5–8. It was first described in 1910 from gems found in Madagascar and named in honor of financier and gem collector J.P.
What is the hardness of Morganite?
Morganite has a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8.0, making it excellent for use in jewelry.
What color is Morganite?
Morganite is primarily Various.
Where is Morganite found?
Morganite is found in Minas Gerais (Brazil).
How much does Morganite cost?
Morganite falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.

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