The facts
What morganite actually is
The species behind morganite is beryl, Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈; it forms in the hexagonal system.
Manganese (Mn²⁺) is responsible for the colour — and the chromophore, not the name, is what decides whether a colour is stable.
On the instruments it reads a refractive index of 1.577–1.583 and a specific gravity of about 2.71–2.90, with imperfect, one direction cleavage.
Where morganite comes from
Commercial material comes from Minas Gerais, Brazil, Madagascar, Afghanistan and Southern California, USA.
Different localities give different colour and different clarity, and the trade prices them differently. We state which one.
How morganite is treated
Commonly heated to remove yellow and push the colour toward pure pink.
We state the treatment on every stone, including when the honest answer is that it cannot be determined. A treatment disclosed is a fact; a treatment discovered later is a refund.
What morganite is confused with
Watch for Kunzite, Pink topaz and Rose quartz — these are what turn up sold under this name.
The separation is rarely a matter of opinion: refractive index 1.577–1.583 and specific gravity 2.71–2.90 settle most of it in a minute, and magnification settles the rest.
What morganite is used for
The trades that buy morganite are jewellery. They do not want the same thing, and they do not pay in the same unit.
We quote each application in the unit that trade actually buys in, by the carat.
Durability and care
Morganite is 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale, with imperfect, one direction cleavage.
Hardness is not the whole story. Perfect cleavage means the stone can split cleanly if struck along the wrong plane, whatever its Mohs number, so a protective setting matters more here than the hardness suggests.
Warm water, mild soap and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners on anything fracture-filled, stabilised, dyed or visibly included.
What morganite costs
Expect roughly $20–300/ct, depending on quality.
That is a range, not a quote. Colour, size, clarity, cut and origin move the figure a long way inside it, and the only honest price is one given against a specific stone. Send us what you need and we will price it.
Questions
Is morganite treated, and how?
Commonly heated to remove yellow and push the colour toward pure pink.
Where does morganite come from?
Minas Gerais, Brazil, Madagascar, Afghanistan and Southern California, USA. Origin affects price, so we name the locality rather than the country on every quote.
Is morganite hard enough to wear every day?
With care. It is 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale, which is hard enough, but imperfect, one direction cleavage means it can split if struck at the wrong angle. Use a protective setting and avoid ultrasonic cleaning.
How much does morganite cost?
Indicatively $20–300/ct. Colour, size, clarity and origin move the price a long way within that, so treat it as a range and ask for a quote against a specific stone.
What is morganite confused with?
Most often Kunzite, Pink topaz and Rose quartz. A refractive index of 1.577–1.583 and a specific gravity near 2.71–2.90 separate it quickly.
Related stones
Looking for morganite?
Tell us the size, the quality and what it is for. We source it, photograph it and quote it — with the locality named.
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