History and Origin

Morganite, discovered in Madagascar in the early 20th century, is prized for its blush pink tones. Named after financier J.P. Morgan, it symbolizes elegance and romance.

Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Afghanistan

Mostly comes from

Currently priced at

$50 - $500 per carat

a Carat

Chemical Formula

Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

Hardness

7.5

on Mohs scale

Luster

Vitreous (Glassy)

Crystal System

Hexagonal

Refractive Index

1.58

Specific Gravity

2.71

Color(s)

Pale pink to peach

Chemical Formula

Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

Hardness

7.5

Luster

Vitreous (Glassy)

Crystal System

Hexagonal

Refractive Index

1.58

Specific Gravity

2.71

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Crystal System

Gemstones and minerals are classified into seven primary crystal systems based on their atomic structure.

Refractive Index

The refractive index (RI) of a material measure how much light is bent, or refracted, when entering the material from another medium.

Specific Gravity

The specific gravity (SG) of a substance is a measure of its density compared to water.

Chemical Formula

A chemical formula shows the types and quantities of atoms in a molecule.

Morganite

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