Morganite Beryl

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Morganite beryl, 7.5 cm, from near Araçuai, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The find predates the discovery of morganite at the famous Corrego do Urucum mine in 1973. Will Johnson collection (I had to trade Gene Meieran one of the world’s finest morganite crystals in order to get this specimen, a complete floater, for my Brazil collection); Tom Spann photo. Reference: Cassedanne (1986).

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SpeciesBeryl, Morganite

SizeSmall Cabinet

Dimensions7.5 cm

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Araçuaí

Publications

Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 13

Current owner

Will Johnson

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Previous owners

Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	Will Johnson	Not disclosed

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iconic mineral with prisms and vivid color varieties (aquamarine, emerald, morganite); prized for crystal form, striking matrix, and collector appeal.

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