Botryoidal Lepidolite Raw Crystal - One of a Kind Lavender Mica #2

Botryoidal is a geologist's word for grape shaped, and this raw lepidolite earns the name with its rounded, bubbly surface.

The lavender color comes with a mica shimmer, so the surface catches the light as you turn it, which you can see in the close up photo. Because it is left raw rather than polished, you see the formation exactly as it grew. It is a satisfying size to hold and sits well on a desk, a nightstand or a mineral shelf. Lepidolite is the most abundant lithium mineral on Earth, which makes it a fun conversation piece for anyone interested in where battery metals come from. It makes a thoughtful gift for a collector, a science fan or anyone who loves purple stones. This is the exact specimen shown.

The specimen is about 4.5 by 3.75 inches and about 3.875 inches tall. Look at the ruler and hand photos for scale.

About Botryoidal Lepidolite

Lepidolite is a lithium bearing mica and the most abundant lithium mineral on Earth, and its lilac to pink purple color comes from trace manganese. Botryoidal means having the form of a bunch of grapes, from the Greek botrys. Like other micas, lepidolite is soft, about 2.5 to 3 on the Mohs scale, and its mica flakes give it a shimmer.

Stone Meaning: Lepidolite is traditionally associated with calm and transition.

Additional Details

• You receive the exact botryoidal lepidolite shown.
• About 4.5" x 3.75" x 3.875" tall.
• Raw, unpolished specimen.
• Lepidolite is soft mica; dust with a soft brush.
• Photos show the actual piece.

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