Lepidolite is a pink to purple coloured Mica, with the colour coming from Manganese (more commonly) or Lithium. Lepidolite was originally known under a different name, Lilatite, after its lilac colour. However it was later renamed from the Greek word for 'scaley' - lepidos, due to the flakes of lithium. It has been traditionally used to relieve anxiety and depression, and it is regarded as an incredibly relaxing stone.
| Alternative Names | Pink Mica, Pink Muscovite |
| Colour | Purple |
| Hardness | 2.5 - 3 |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Streak | White |
| Lustre | Vitreous, Resinous, Greasy, Pearly |
| Main Locations | Brazil, China, USA |
| Chakra | Heart, Third Eye, Crown |
| Zodiac | Libra, Capricorn |
| Numerology | 8 |
| Planetary | Jupiter |
| Element | Water, Spirit |
