Lepidolite

COLOR & LIGHT: Lepidolite's strong pink and purple color is derived from traces of Manganese impurities within the chemical makeup.

PHYSICAL: UNCOMMON - Lepidolite is a lithium-aluminum potassium mineral and one of the most commonly found members of the Mica family. This stone can be found crystallized in the form of masses, plates, aggregates, stacked sheets (also known as "books"), and tabular or prismatic crystals. This crystal can be found worldwide with abundant veins spread throughout Brazil, Greenland, Madagascar, Australia, Russia, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and the United States.

It is a very soft and brittle stone that can only be cut, shaped, or polished when it is found within a Quartz body. This rare occurrence yields exquisite jewelry pieces as well as high-class cabochons and is most notably found in the Minas Geras region of Brazil.

Primary Minerals: LITHIUM, ALUMINUM, POTASSIUM, SILICATE

HISTORICAL: ANCIENT - Lepidolite is derived from the Greek word "'lepidos" for scale and "lithos" for stone. In the middle ages, large sheets of Lepidolite were split from their masses and used as coverings for large openings within buildings. This became known as one of the world's first societal uses of a "window".

Today, lithium is used in society for everyday uses such as electric vehicles, batteries, and even modern medicine. Each day our world finds new and unique ways to take advantage of this magical component. Lepidolite is the most highly abundant mineral that contains lithium. Lithium is given to patients directly as an ingestible substance to help stabilize the mind in medical use (especially in treating bipolar disorder).

ENERGETIC: Lepidolite has softening energies that can calm your emotional body. It assists one in finding a stron gemotional center, unaffected by drama. It helps balance the emotions and prevents extreme emotional shifts. It is an excellent stone for those with excessive worry or fear.

METAPHYSICAL: Our entire chakra column becomes activated and aligned when holding or connecting with this stone. Lepidolite encourages release of identification with the ego and acceptance of the present moment as a dwelling place for the soul.

LEPIDOLITE is featured on:
Kenna's Tattys 6mm
Kenna's Tattys 8mm