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Complete Definition of "morganite"

English
Image:Beryl -morganit, 1Madagaskar.jpg|thumb|Morganite

Noun
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  1. mineralogy A gemstone of pegmatite deposits. Morganite is a transparent pink variety of beryl.
Chemical composition: Beryllium aluminum silicate, <math>Be_3AL_2Si_6O_18</math>

Physical properties:
*Moh's Hardness: 8.0
*Specific gravity: 2.6-2.8
*Color: Pink
*Luster: Glassy, transparent
*Fracture: Conchoidal
*Cleavage: Poor basal
*Habit: Hexagonal - Dihexagonal bipyramidal

Related terms
:See gemstone, pegmatite

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