Lepidolite - Metaphysical Crystal Properties
What is Lepidolite? What does Lepidolite do? Let’s explore the metaphysical and spiritual healing properties of this beautiful purple crystal.
Lepidolite Associations:
Color: pink, red, or purple
Mohs Hardness: 2.5 to 3.5
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chakra: Third Eye & Crown Chakra
Where does Lepidolite come from?
Lepidolite has been found in many places across the world including Brazil, Canada, Japan, Madagascar, Russia, Sweden, United States, and Australia.
Are Lithium and Lepidolite the same?
Lepidolite is a lithium-rich mica mineral that can only form where high concentrations of Lithium are available. Lithium itself is a multipurpose element and the lightest element in the world. It is commonly used for rechargeable batteries for mobile phones, laptops, cameras, toasters, aircraft parts, and electric vehicles. Lithium is also used in some non-rechargeable batteries for things like heart pacemakers, toys and clocks. Lithium is also an important mood stabilizing medication used for treating mania that is part of bipolar disorder. Due to Lepidolite only being found where high concentrations of Lithium are available, we can already see the magnetic and potent energy that it carries.
Lepidolite Physical Properties
Lepidolite is a soft mineral that is at a low 2.5 to 3.5 on Mohs hardness scale.
Originally called Lilalite due to its lavender color, some people assume the color of Lepidolite is due to traces of Lithium, but the cause of pink, red, and purple in Lepidolite is actually caused by Manganese, a hard brittle silvery metal that is actually present in tiny amounts in the human body.
Lepidolite is often crushed for use as flake mica. It is also used to make glass and enamel.
What are the metaphysical properties of Lepidolite?
- amplifies energy of peace
- calming energy
- stabilizes mood
- anti-anxiety
- harmonizing mind, body, soul
- helps improve sleep
- inner wisdom
- aides in helping trust
- strengthens divine connection
- brings balance
Where should I put Lepidolite?
Lepidolite is versatile and can be placed anywhere in a home or office where you feel the energy could be better balanced and regulated. If you find an area of your home or work is bringing you stress (or somewhere you receive bad news, suffer from anxiety, feel overwhelmed) it is a great addition to help regulate those emotions.
Due to its calming properties, Lepidolite is a great stone to have in the bedroom. Either on a bedside table or even under the pillow, it can help to improve sleep and calm the mind, body and spirit.
Lepidolite is a wonderful tumble stone to carry around if you suffer from anxiety.
