Pink Lithium Quartz is a variety of quartz that contains lithium-bearing inclusions, giving it shades ranging from pale pink to lavender pink. Its color results from microscopic lithium minerals, often lepidolite, embedded within the quartz structure. This mineral is valued in the mineralogical world for its distinct composition, attractive appearance, and rarity in significant sizes.
Origins and Composition
Origin:Minas Gerais – Brazil
Chemical Formula: SiO₂ with lithium inclusions
Color: Pale pink to lavender pink (due to lithium content)
Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale
Crystal System: Trigonal
Natural Product Notice: These items are unique and may feature natural imperfections resulting from extraction and polishing.