Unique Lepidolite Mica Mineral Cleavage Natural Rough Gemstone Slice | Lethe

This large Lepidolite Mica mineral cleavage is incredible to behold! Gleaming in the light, this rough gemstone cleavage is perfect for anyone who loves displaying mineral specimens as part of their collection. Bring home the soothing, peaceful energies of Lepidolite Mica today and bask in the shine of this natural gem!

Lepidolite Meaning and Metaphysical Properties
Lepidolite is a Third Eye Chakra and Crown Chakra crystal, offering perspective and expanded awareness when we need it the most so that we can break free of negative behaviors, habits, cycles, and connections.  Lepidolite is known as a crystal for new beginnings, because it facilitates transitioning away from people, situations, habits, and ideologies in life that are blocking our growth, healing, and happiness. The metaphysical properties of Lepidolite promote a calm and mature mindset that encourages letting go of grudges, resentments, and ruminations. It's very much a stone for rising above sorrow and suffering by assessing emotional wounds, building a wise and honest perspective that lets us navigate the healing process cleanly. Lepidolite is a calming stone that soothes away frenzied emotions and makes complicated situations feel simpler, so that we can understand which things are bad for us and need to be removed from our life path. The meaning of Lepidolite crystal is rising above, and it is often used by spiritual healers and those who are ready for positive change. Lepidolite is known to be a gentle and nurturing stone, often used by those who are looking for a calm atmosphere in the midst of chaos, working through emotional traumas, or seeking to overcome cycles of suffering. It is also considered a crystal of transition, helping us during uncontrollable changes, upheavals, and moments of grief. 

Lepidolite is a variety of Mica that ranges from silvery-lilac to maroon to deep purple in its color due to the presence of Lithium and Manganese. Raw Lepidolite typically appears flaky, showing multi-layered and highly reflective cleavages. It can also be found growing alongside Milky Quartz (sometimes call Snow Quartz). This intergrowth gives the Lepidolite a more robust physical structure and creates striking visual contrast.

What is Mica?
The Mica Group is defined by its scale-like growth pattern, forming silicate plates, with group members varying in color depending on mineral inclusion. Mica (also known as Glist) is best known as a sheet silicate and can form large, well-defined slices or cleavages, unique starburst patterns, or glittering shards intergrown with other gems (such as Quartz). Microscopic Mica inclusions (like Fuchsite in Green Aventurine) can impart color changes in other crystals, with some gems requiring the presence of Mica for positive identification. Some well-loved types of Mica are:  Biotite, Lepidolite, Fuchsite, Muscovite, Paragonite, Margarite, and Clintonite, but this is by no means an exhaustive list! The Mica Group is quite large, and is home to a wide spectrum of glittery beauties in varying colors and growth patterns!

Product Information:
You will receive the exact Lepidolite Mica cleavage pictured, measuring approximately 3.2 inches long and 3 inches wide.

Mica naturally gives off flecks and flakes when handled and during transit.