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Lepidolite is a lithium-rich mica mineral that forms in lamellar, plate-like crystals with a pearly to vitreous luster. Its color range, typically pink to lavender, makes it one of the more visually striking micas, and it commonly occurs in foliated or compact masses. Specimens often display a glassy sheen and can be translucent to opaque, with a soft, gentle luster that catches light from multiple angles.
- Formula
- KLi2Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- High Interest
- Classification notes
- Phyllosilicate; Mica group; Silicate mineral
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Lepidolite from Pederneira Mine, Brazil
Lepidolite from Pederneira Mine, Brazil โ lavender to pink mica in sparkling rosettes with elbaite tourmaline; Kekรฉโs Pocket and vivid combination specimens.Read guide
Lepidolite from Paprok, Afghanistan
Paprok lepidolite: lavender-to-pink mica forming pearly plates in a lithium pegmatite with tourmaline and quartz; prized for authentic Paprok assemblages.Read guide
Lepidolite from Pala Mining District, USA
Lepidolite from the Pala Mining District is one of the classic faces of Southern California pegmatite collecting: lilac, lavender, bluish gray, and deep purple lithium mica sparkling around pink tourmaline, quartz, cleavelandite, beryl, anโฆRead guide
Lepidolite from Jonas Mine, Brazil
Lepidolite from Jonas Mine, Brazil - prized for sharp lilac mica books in a rubellite-rich pocket, with Jonas provenance and strong collector value.Read guide
Lepidolite from Cruzeiro Mine, Brazil
Cruzeiro Mine lepidolite - lavender lilac lithium mica from a famed Minas Gerais pegmatite, a locality signature prized with tourmaline for collectors.Read guideAbout Lepidolite
Significant collections feature Lepidolite from several well-known localities, including mine dumps and hydrothermal environments in Brazil and the United States. Greener or higher-luster varieties can appear in pegmatites, where they accompany other lithium-bearing minerals and sometimes form coarse crystals in pebbly matrices. The mineral tends to occur in layered crusts or veinlets, joining with muscovite and quartz in mixed aggregates that collectors find attractive for their color and texture.
Collectors value Lepidolite for its pastel hues and classic stacking habit, which translates well into cabinet specimens and display pieces. Its lithium-rich chemistry lends a distinct, velvety pink-purple tone that contrasts nicely with clear quartz or darker host rocks. While not as rare as some gem minerals, well-formed crystals and attractive color saturation from reputable localities remain sought after by mineral enthusiasts.



















