mineral
Tourmalinated Quartz with Lepidolite
SiO2 with complex borosilicate and lithium aluminum silicate
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 7 on Mohs scale, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, uneven fracture, specific gravity around 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness 7 on Mohs scale, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, uneven fracture, specific gravity around 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Formed in pegmatite pockets through hydrothermal crystallization and fractional crystallization of magma.
Uses & applications
Used for metaphysical healing, crystal collections, and lapidary wire-wrapped jewelry.
Geological facts
Combines clear quartz, dark black tourmaline needles, and pinkish-purple lithium-rich lepidolite in a single specimen.
Field identification & locations
Identify by the contrast of translucent quartz embedded with dark tourmaline needles and pink lepidolite flakes.
