mineral
Pink Tourmaline
Elbaite (Na(LiAl)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 7-7.5 on Mohs scale, pink to red color, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness 7-7.5 on Mohs scale, pink to red color, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Forms in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins during the late stages of magmatic crystallization.
Uses & applications
Used primarily as a gemstone in jewelry and valued by mineral collectors.
Geological facts
Tourmaline exhibits pyroelectricity and piezoelectricity, meaning it generates an electrical charge when heated or compressed.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its characteristic prismatic crystal habit with striated faces and distinct pink coloration; found globally in pegmatite-rich regions.
