What's That Rock?Morganite
The pale pink to peach variety of beryl, the same mineral as emerald and aquamarine.
How to identify Morganite
- Pale pink six-sided crystals
- Hard and usually clean
- Scratches quartz
Often confused with
Real or fake?
- Many stones are heated to remove yellow tones and look pinker; this is accepted and stable
Is Morganite valuable?
Moderate.
Typical retail prices
Cut gemstone$50–300per carat
Collector specimen$15–200each
Typical retail ranges in US dollars, compiled from public dealer and marketplace listings in October 2026. Real prices vary widely with quality, size and origin. This is general information, not an appraisal.
What changes the price
- Color: stronger pink or peach-pink costs more than very pale stones
- Clarity: usually clean; eye-clean large stones are common
- Treatment: heating to remove yellow is routine and stable
- Size: big stones are common, so price per carat rises slowly
Uses
- Jewelry
Care
Durable. Safe to wash.
Identifying a stone from a description or a photo is an estimate. Many stones look alike. Ask an expert or a gem lab before you buy, sell or rely on an identification.
Updated October 2026