Madagascar AA lepidolite bracelet (5-6mm balls)

Stones are named based on their color, where they were discovered, legends surrounding them, or even the name of the person who discovered them.

Lepidolite comes from the Greek name “lepis” meaning “scale” in reference to the structure of the stone. This stone was first called “lilahite” by the Austrian naturalist geologist Nicolaus Von Neuhaus (1723 - 1798) because of its lilac color.

Then, it was described in 1792 by the German chemist Martin Heinrich Klaproth (1743 - 1817), who gave it its definitive name, lepidolite. It is a rare stone that owes its friability to the light fragments of lithium. It is also composed of silicon, aluminum and manganese. It has this flaky appearance due to the presence of lithium. Manganese gives it its beautiful lilac color.

However, lepidolite is a mineral that can be colorless or white. But it can be found in multiple colors, either more rarely, yellow, green or pale red or more commonly, pink, violet or purple. It occurs in the form of tabular, prismatic or pseudo-hexagonal crystals.

This mineral only forms in geochemical environments where there are high concentrations of lithium. Lepidolite is therefore a rare mineral, because it requires a very special geochemical situation. The lithium ion is the smallest and is one of the last ions to form during the crystallization of magma at the subsurface.

The presence of highly concentrated lithium allows the formation of minerals such as spodumene, petalite, tourmaline and lepidolite. The latter can sometimes be confused with muscovite. However, the colors differentiate them, as muscovite does not have the beautiful colors of lepidolite.

Lithium is a highly valued chemical element, particularly in electrochemistry, for the manufacture of rechargeable batteries or other accessories for mobile phones. Which means that lepidolite is commonly used.

Lepidolite is a mineral that is most often purplish pink, close to the hydrothermal veins where it crystallizes. It has a hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale, which makes it a very soft mineral. For reference, diamond has the highest hardness, which is 10 on the Mohs scale. Lepidolite belongs to the large mica family.

There are no particular legends or myths about this stone with its powerful virtues, particularly in lithotherapy.

The main deposits are located in Brazil, Madagascar, India, the United States and Zimbabwe.

Lepidolite is renowned for the well-being it provides. It is a stone of peace and serenity. It effectively fights against negative thoughts. It is a real bulwark against sadness and anxiety. It keeps dark thoughts away and provides quality sleep.

This purple mineral stimulates concentration, imagination and creation. It sharpens analytical skills and helps to make the right decisions in case of doubt. It allows to decide with lucidity and without regret. It gives the faculties to achieve the set objectives.

Lepidolite contains lithium. This trace element stabilizes people with overly agitated thoughts. This stone brings inner peace and self-confidence. It removes blockages related to childhood trauma. It is a liberating stone.

This stone stabilizes the mood and is suitable for people who tend to change their minds often. Its calming side helps to combat certain behavioral disorders, including agoraphobia. Holding this stone in your hands or carrying it on yourself generates attitudes of self-confidence.

Like many purple minerals, lepidolite develops spirituality and promotes meditation. It encourages introspection and allows one to connect with one's inner self.