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noun
- (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
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