Lepidolite
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You usually think of lepidolite as a humble accenting mineral, in little blooms or microcrystals on tourmaline specimens, for example. But here is an unusual example of a cabinet-sized specimen of lepidolite alone! It is a large, extremely thick "book" of hundreds of thin layers of this pretty lavender-colored mica variety.
Product details
SpeciesLepidolite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.5 x 10.6 x 6.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Learn about Lepidolite
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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