gemstone
Pink Tourmaline
Elbaite (Na(LiAl)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, pink to magenta color, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, and indistinct cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, pink to magenta color, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, and indistinct cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms in pegmatites and metamorphic rocks through hydrothermal processes involving boron-rich fluids at high temperatures.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in fine jewelry, as a gemstone, and prized by mineral collectors.
Geological facts
Tourmalines exhibit strong pleochroism, often showing different colors when viewed from different angles.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinct crystal habit, striated prism faces, and lack of cleavage; commonly found in Brazil, Madagascar, and parts of Africa.
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