Morganite
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Mineral NameMorganite
Chemical FormulaBe3Al2Si6O18
Mohs Hardness7.5
Crystal Systemhexagonal
Lustervitreous
Streak Colorwhite
Cleavageimperfect basal {0001}
Fractureconchoidal
Specific Gravity2.71
Colorspink, rose, peach, violet-pink
Transparencytransparent
Type LocalityMinas Gerais (Brazil), San Diego County (California, USA), Madagascar, Afghanistan
Mineral GroupSilicates
Usesjewelry, gemstone, collector's specimens
Associated Mineralsquartz, feldspar, tourmaline, spodumene, lepidolite
Rarityuncommon
Description
A transparent to translucent, irregularly shaped fragment of morganite, displaying a delicate pale pinkish-orange hue with internal reflections.
Geological Context
Morganite typically forms in granitic pegmatites, often associated with other rare-element minerals, crystallizing from late-stage hydrothermal fluids.
