Morganite
What is Morganite?
Morganite is a pink to orange-pink variety of beryl, a mineral that also includes emerald and aquamarine. It’s primarily found in Brazil, Madagascar, and Afghanistan. Morganite is often used as a gemstone and is a popular choice for engagement rings and other jewelry due to its beautiful pink hue and spiritual significance.
Morganite is a pink variety of beryl known for its gentle and soothing color. Its soft hue makes it a popular choice for engagement rings and other romantic jewelry. The stone is often used in rings, necklaces, and pendants.
| Chemical Classification | Inorganic - Silicate (Beryl) |
| Color | Ranges from soft pink to peach-pink. |
| Streak | White |
| Luster | Vitreous. |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent. |
| Occurrence | Brazil, Madagascar, and Afghanistan. |
| Formation | Morganite forms in pegmatites, which are coarse-grained igneous rocks. |
| Diaphaneity | Transparent |
| Cleavage | None |
| Mohs Hardness | 7.5 to 8. |
| Specific Gravity | 2.71-2.90. |
| Diagnostic Properties | Pink to peach color, a variety of beryl. |
| Chemical Composition | Be3Al2(SiO3)6 |
| Pleochroism | Weak; pink and pale pink. |
| Crystal System | Hexagonal (variety of Beryl) |
| Optical Properties | Biaxial (-) |
| Refractive Index | 1.577 - 1.583 |
| Birefringence | 0.006 |
| 2V angle | Measured: 58° to 63° |
| Dispersion | 0.014 (low dispersion). |