Morganite – Overview
Intro
Morganite is the pink-to-peach member of the beryl family and is often chosen for soft romantic colour in bridal and dress jewellery.
Overview
This starter entry positions morganite as a pastel luxury gemstone where colour, cut, and setting protection work together to create the final look.
About
This starter entry positions morganite as a pastel luxury gemstone where colour, cut, and setting protection work together to create the final look. Morganite is presented here as a structured gemstone record ready for linked buyer guides, research posts, and media galleries.
Key Properties
| Mineral / material | Beryl |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Be3Al2Si6O18 |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Colour | Pink to peach |
| Refractive index | 1.577 – 1.583 |
| Birefringence | 0.005 – 0.009 |
| Specific gravity | 2.71 – 2.9 |
| Mohs hardness | 7.5 – 8 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Toughness | Good |