Morganite
pink · Beryl family
| Also known as | Beryl (Beryl family) |
|---|---|
| Colour | Pink |
| Mohs hardness | 7.5 to 8}} |
| Lustre | Vitreous to resinous |
| Streak | White |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Cleavage | Imperfect on {0001} |
| Fracture | Conchoidal to irregular |
| Chemical formula | Be 3 Al 2 (Si 6 O 18 ) |
| Specific gravity | 2.63–2.92 |
What is Morganite?
Morganite is an orange or pink variety of beryl and is also a gemstone. Morganite is mined in Brazil, Afghanistan, Mozambique, Namibia, the United States, and Madagascar.
How to identify Morganite
- Lustre: Vitreous to resinous.
- Hardness: Mohs 7.5 to 8}} — hard enough to scratch glass.
- Streak: White.
- Habit: Hexagonal crystal system.
Morganite value
Morganite is a fine gemstone priced per carat by quality — colour, clarity, cut, carat and origin — not by weight in grams. Typical market ranges:
| Quality | Price per carat |
|---|---|
| Commercial | $30–$100 / ct |
| Good | $80–$225 / ct |
| Fine | $200–$450 / ct |
| Top | $400–$700 / ct |
Ranges cross-validated across two independent research passes against gemstone price guides, 2026-06 — sources: theraregemstonecompany.com, rockchasing.com. Colour saturation, clarity, cut and origin move the price enormously, and treatments or lab-grown stones sell for a fraction — so this is a guide, not an appraisal. Have anything valuable checked by a certified gemmologist. See the full crystal & gemstone value guide.
