Morganite is the pink variety of Beryl. It is found chiefly in Brazil and Madagascar. Intense colors are hard to find and even light colors command high prices. Morganite is tough enough to used as a ring or pendant center stone. Known Facts Color Key: Pink - Champagne Refractive Index: 1.577(+-.016), 1.583 (+-.017) Chemical Composition: Be3Al2(SiO3)6 Hardness: 7.5-8 Density: 2.72 (-.05, +.12) Crystal Group: Hexagonal Ocurrence: Brazil, Madagascar