Lepidolite
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This is a cluster of translucent, bicolored, crystals of the lithium rich, mica, lepidolite. The body of the crystals are a rich rose-purple and the crystal terminations are a pearlescent white. The crystals average 1.5 cm across their terminations. When backlit, the whole specimen glows.
Product details
SpeciesLepidolite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.2 x 4.1 x 4.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Divino das Laranjeiras
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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lilac-purple mica from granitic pegmatites, forming rosettes and ball clusters with silky luster; prized for color, form, and collecting appeal.Regional guide
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