Beryl var. Morganite with Quartz and Albite - image 1
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Beryl var. Morganite with Quartz and Albite

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A stunning GEM hexagonal crystal of morganite, 6 x 4.5 x 3 cm in size, sits perched atop matrix of cleavelandite and quartz, on this classic Afghani pegmatite combination piece. It has no repairs nor restorations, top color, top luster, and exceptional form! The crystal just glows with color, without needing backlighting - pretty much the apex of Afghani morganite color, here. The piece is an older one from the 1990s production, different than modern Afghani morganite which tends to be rather pale in comparison. It is so shocking and bright, you can see the pink glow of gem from across a room. Shown as figure 102 on page #108 of Addicted to Beauty: The Legacy of Jack Halpern (Mineralogical Record, March 2025). Laszlo Kupi photo.

Product details

SpeciesMorganite, Beryl, Quartz, Albite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.3 x 13.0 x 6.2 cm
Added on04/03/2025
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$45,000.00
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Morganite
Mineral guide
Learn about Morganite
pink to peach beryl with glassy hexagonal prisms; valued for pastel color, sizable crystals on matrix, and classic pegmatite localities.
Morganite
Regional guide
Morganite from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan
Paprok morganite, Nuristan, Afghanistan — pink beryl on a white pegmatite matrix, prized for complete sharp crystals, glassy translucency, and standout display.