Natural Lepidolite 4x6mm Rondelle Shaped Bead Strands, 16 inch Strand
Beautiful purple color, uniform cut. Check our coordinating earring slabs item # BP3516
Lepidolite’s name comes from the Greek translation of “scale,” which is a reference to its scaly appearance. It wasn’t discovered until 1861, and was initially called Lilalite due to its lavender hue. It contains the most lithium of any other mineral on earth. Lithium, an extremely light metal, has many high-tech uses. Its compounds are even used in some medications to regulate mood disorders. Lepidolite is also a rich source of other rare elements, including cesium and rubidium. Because Lepidolite contains so many valuable elements, it is highly sought after and mined for extraction. Lepidolite’s chemical composition is the reason why it is a prized mineral in metaphysical circles, where it is believed to be a mood stabilizing stone
Lepidolite is found in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Japan, Russia, Sweden, and the United States..
