Lepidolite

What Kind of Rocks are Lepidolites Found in?

Lepidolites form in igneous rocks that are rich in lithium and slow cooling. They are found in Pegmatites and hydrothermal quartz veins.

Lepidolites crystalize as aggregates, plates, masses, prismatic or tabular crystals, or stacked sheets.  Lepidolite crystals can be found in Madagascar, Brazil, Russia, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Lepidolite Uses

Lepidolites are a minor ore of the mineral lithium. In the first half of the 1900s, this ore was more important than it is today. Most lithium today is produced from evaporates and brine deposits in South America for economic purposes. 

Lepidolite mineral is used as a rich source of flake mica. It is also used as an ingredient in making some enamels and glasses. Most gem materials appear better when combined with lepidolites. Lepidolite as a mineral lacks the tenacity and hardness to become a better gem material. If incorporated with quartz, it becomes more durable. It also makes a pink to purple gemstone used to make mica cleavage surfaces that reflect light.

Metaphysical Characteristics of Lepidolites

Although lepidolite mineral resonates well with all chakras, it also helps in forging a unique connection between the crown, third-eye, and heart chakra system. You may notice yourself improving on how your feelings connect with dream realm. Lepidolites turn our mental state into one that picks and easily understands fine details. These minerals have a softening energy that can boost your emotional body, and calm the mind.

Mineral Properties of Lepidolite