Lepidolite

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General Gemstone Details

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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 2.5-4 with a triclinic crystal structure.

Lepidolite is an uncommon mica and is an ore of lithium and forms in granitic masses that contain a substantial amount of lithium. The lithium content in lepidolite does vary greatly however and low lithium lepidolite is nearly useless as an ore of lithium. The typical violet to pink color of lepidolite is characteristic and is the only field test available to identify lepidolite from other micas. Pink muscovite or very pale lepidolite may confuse an identification.

Lepidolite, like other micas, has a layered structure of lithium aluminum silicate sheets weakly bonded together by layers of potassium ions. These potassium ion layers produce the perfect cleavage. lepidolite crystals accompany such other lithium bearing minerals such as tourmaline, amblygonite and spodumene and can add greatly to the value of these specimens. A rock made of granular pink lepidolite and red to pink tourmaline is used as an ornamental stone for carving. Single large plates or "books" of lepidolite can have appealling violet color and make attractive mineral specimens.

Mystical Properties:
Lepidolite is a stone of calm, trust, and acceptance. It is extremely useful in the reduction of depression as well as stress. It is used to halt obsessive thoughts, and relieves despondency, as well as overcomes insomnia. Lepidolite is supportive in releasing one from addictions and complains of all kinds, including anorexia.

Called a 'stone of transformation" it releases and reorganized old psychological and behavioral patterns, thus inducing change. It also assists in the change by inducing calm through transitions, trusting that everything will ultimately turn out for the best. It encourages independence and achieving goals without outside help. Lepidolite engenderers and enhances, self-love, patience and optimism. It is wonderful for dreamwork, rebirthing and for dream recall. t can also bring a growing energy to gardening and agriculture.

Lepidolite is known to clear out all of the redundant messages and voices form the past that hold us back from happiness and/or success. It will aid in attracting supportive friends and colleagues, as well as bring opportunities to succeed. IT will help any and all living in unavoidably stressful experiences (such as city dwellers) to maintain a calm, and serene center.

More Healing Information

Healing Properties:
Placed on the body, Lepidolite is used to locate the site of the body's dis-ease; vibrating gently to indicate the source. Lepidolite will strengthen the immune system, restructures DNA, enhances the generation of negative ions. It relieve allergies, exhaustion, epilepsy and Alzheimer's. It is detoxifier for the skin and connective tissue. It is an excellent stone for menopause, especially as an elixir.

When combined with Rubellite (pink tourmaline) it is an extraordinarily powerful agent for calming and healing, especially in the emotional areas. Lepidolite can be laid directly on painful parts of the body, it helps with nerve pain, sciatica, neuralgia and joint problems.

Lepidolite is known as a powerful pain remover, it can also reduce the ill-effects of anesthetic and dependency on medications, alcohol, tobacco or food. It is also told to provide a wonderful shield against the effects of modern pollutions.

Magical Properties:
Energy: Receptive
Element: Water
Powers: Peace, spirituality, luck, protection, anti-nightmare, psychism, and love.

Due to it's calming properties and its often vividly purple color, it can be used in rituals or carried to promote spirituality. It is a mineral carried to attract good luck, it also drives off negativity, although it's protective properties are not extremely strong.

To promote a restful nights sleep free of nightmares, place Lepidolite near the headboard of the bed.

Zodiac:
Associations: Jupiter and Neptune

Not a Traditional Birthstone for any Month

Stone of Capricorn

More Chakra Info

More Kundalini Info

Chakra Classification:
Lepidolite activates and opens the 4th, or Heart Chakra, 5th, or Throat Chakra, 6th, or Third Eye/Brow Chakra, and 7th, or Crown Chakra, cleaning the blockages and bringing cosmic awareness. This is a wonderful stone to aid in shamanic or spiritual journeying and access to the Akashic Records.

Lepidolite is a reassuring gemstone for people new to psychic work, or those who may have had a bad psychic experience, or have possibly dabbled with Ouija boards, held séances or played with tarot cards when younger. It is magnificent at screening out negativity.

Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela Schrieber, 2002

The information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is not to take the place of professional medical advice.  Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect, encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing.  Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we beseech you to seek professional medical attention from a qualified physician.

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