Morganite Facts
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Morganite Properties
| Chemical Composition | It is beryllium aluminum silicate and the chemical formula is
Be3Al2Si6O18. |
| Colours | Different shades of pink. Sometimes it can occur in light purple and orange/yellow colour too. |
| Streak | White |
| Refractive Index | 1.57 – 1.60 |
| Specific Gravity | 2.71 – 2.90 |
| Luster | Vitreous. |
| Solid State | Transparent to translucent. |
| Hardness | 7.5 – 8 Mohs. |
| Fractures | Conchoidal to uneven, brittle. |
| Bi-refringence | 0.008 |
| Crystal System | Hexagonal crystal system. |
| Cleavage | Poor, in one direction. |
| Pleochroism | Weak. |
| Dispersion | 0 .006 |
| Heat Sensitive | Yes |
| Enhancement | Mostly enhanced to improve the colour. |
| Source | Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Mozambique, Namibia, Afghanistan and Russia. |
| Precautions | Protect from sharp blows and hard hits, excessive heat and temperature changes. Extra care to be taken while carrying out the repair work. |