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	Lepidolite - LoveToKnow 1911
		It is usually of a lilac or peach-blossom colour, but is sometimes greyish-white, and has a pearly lustre on the cleavage surfaces.
		Other localities for the mineral are the island of Uto in Sweden, and Auburn and Paris in Maine, U.S.A.; at Alabashka near Mursinka in the Urals large isolated crystals have been found, and from Central Australia transparent cleavage sheets of a fine lilac colour are known.
		The lithium-iron mica zinnwaldite or lithionite is closely allied to lepidolite, differing from it in containing some ferrous iron in addition to the constituents mentioned above.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Lepidolite (322 words)

	Lepidolite, rock, crystal, mineral, gem stone, birth stones - mineralgallery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Lepidolite is used as a minor jewelry stone and as ornament carving material.
		Lepidolite is a mineral of the lithium group and not a true gemstone.
		Muscovite is generally gray, green, or brown; biotite, brown or fl; lepidolite, pink or green; phlogopite, light brown to yellow; and vermiculite, brown.
	www.mineralgallery.co.za /lepidolite.htm (248 words)

	Witas Ancient Stones
		Lepidolite is also used for balancing the heart and head and helping to lift the feeling of emotional depression (the more lavender colour).
		Lepidolite seems to be one of the most common stones for depression.
		Lepidolite is usually seen in scaly aggregates, sometimes with individual crystals no more than 1/4 inch.
	groups.msn.com /WitasAncientStones/lepidolite.msnw (370 words)

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		Lepidolite is itself a transition stone in that its color, a pinkish-lavender, relates to both the heart and third-eye chakras.
		Thus, in a situation in which one's reasoning mind and one's emotions are in conflict, it could be helpful to meditate with lepidolite on both the heart and third-eye, and to pass a quartz crystal from one point to the other.
		Lepidolite is available in tumbled stones and spheres.
	www.rainbowcrystal.com /crystal/gems/lepidolite.html (312 words)

	Teresa's Rock of the Week - Lepidolite!
		Lepidolite mica is a lithium mica where an occasional lithium cation substitutes for some of the octahedral and tetrahedral aluminum in the mica crystal structure.
		Lepidolite is said to be very soothing and to have a calming effect, relieving anxiety and tension.
		Lepidolite with rubellite tourmaline is said to bring happiness, joy and increased vitality, and to inspire love.
	www.tigerblossom.com /lepid.htm (483 words)

	Lepidolite Information
		Lepidolite is an uncommon mica and has only in the past decade become available on the mineral market in large quantities.
		Lepidolite is an ore of lithium and forms in granitic masses that contain a substantial amount of lithium.
		The lithium content in lepidolite does vary greatly however and low lithium lepidolite is nearly useless as an ore of lithium.
	www.webcom.com /canefan/ancientwisdom/lepidolite.html (202 words)

	Mineralogy texture and chemistry of fine-grained lepidolite bodies from granitic pegmatites
		Lepidolite often forms pods or lenses within the cores or central units of complex, rare-element LCT pegmatites.
		The lepidolite data clustered into 3 distinct groups: one group of 5 samples between 30-50% lepidolite, another group of three in the 60-70% range, and the last group of 6 samples within the 80-100% range.
		The lepidolite was generally fine-grained and anhedral, though it coarsended slightly in the sample from the Tourmaline King and Strickland pegmatites.
	www.pegmatology.com /tkirkpatrickdoc1.htm (605 words)

	Lepidolite Information about the mineral specimen, gem or Crystal
		Since Lepidolite colors can be confusing, a melting and flame test is desirable if there is any reason - such as the presence of colored tourmalines or of other lithium minerals for suspecting a mica to he Lepidolite, rather than the commoner muscovite.
		Lepidolite is a mica mineral of lithium bearing pegmatite's.
		Lepidolite is also used as an ornamental stone and as a heat insulator for industrial purposes.
	www.minerals-n-more.com /Lepidolite_Info.html (558 words)

	About Lepidolite and Lepidolite Jewelry
		Lepidolite can be found in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Madagascar, Russia, Sweden, Zimbabwe, and parts of the United States.
		Most of the lepidolite necklaces, bracelets, and earrings on this website are one of a kind.
		If you are interested in any lepidolite jewelry that has been sold, please contact us about making a similar piece of jewelry.
	www.trinitylondon.com /lepidolite.asp (147 words)

	AlchemiaNova Lepidolite Elixir
		Lepidolite is indicated for nerve pain and sciatica.
		Lepidolite is a pink to violet colored mineral of the mica group, and is one of the primary sources of lithium.
		Lepidolite, taken together with Jade and Obsidian, is indicated for fibromyalgia.
	alchemianova.com /articles/lepidolite.html (736 words)

	Lepidolite Page. Quartz 'N' All - High Quality Crystals, Minerals and Fossils
		Lepidolite has four prism faces and two pinacoid faces which form into pseudohexagonal crystal books.
		Lepidolite is a fairly uncommon mica which has only relatively recently become available for purchase and collection.
		The content of lithium present in Lepidolite does vary and the lower the content the less use it is to lithium production.
	www.quartznall.co.uk /learnlepidolite.htm (245 words)

	Lepidolite gemstone meaning
		Lepidolite was discovered in the eigtheenth century and was originally known as lilalite (from the Hindu word 'lila' meaning play, game).
		Lepidolite is not technically a gemstone, but a very beautiful purplish type of mica.
		Lepidolite is found in Colorado and other parts of the US, and in Brazil.
	www.crystal-cure.com /lepidolite.html (148 words)

	Lepidolite Mica Mineral Specimens
		This lepidolite mica specimen has hexagonal form and natural lavender-purple color, and it is also translucent when held to a light.
		This lepidolite mica column or "crystal" was discovered in a pegmatite near the town of Salinas in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
		This lepidolite mica specimen has a flat plate-like form and natural lavender-purple color, and it is also translucent when held to a light.
	www.mineralminers.com /html/lepmins.stm (835 words)

	LEPIDOLITE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Lepidolite is, only recently, gaining respect for its spiritual and healing qualities.
		As more and more people are becoming aware of the subtle vibrations as in homeopathy, flower essences and healing stones, Lepidolite has rapidly grown in popularity.
		Due to its relative hardness (2-3) and graininess, Lepidolite is not normally used in jewelry making.
	www.goddessvision.net /lepidoliteinfo.htm (160 words)

	lepidolite.htm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Description: Lepidolite is a relatively of muscovite, forming pink, purple or yellow flakes or scaly crystals in lithium-rich granite pegmatites.
		FLORENCE COUNTY: Lepidolite is abundant as pink to yellow scaly masses with grains averaging 1.0 mm across in the zoned pegmatites in the S 1/2 NW NE sec.
		The lepidolite is associated with elbaite, albite (variety clevelandite), columbite-tantalite, spodumene and other rare minerals.
	www.uwrf.edu /~wc01/lepidolite.htm (71 words)

	Lepidolite, .925 Sterling Silver, Pendant / Slide
		Lepidolite is a stone of calm, trust, and acceptance.
		Lepidolite is also a protective stone that brings success in business or career.
		Lepidolite is related primarily to the heart chakra, and also to the crown chakra.
	www.crystalsandjewelry.com /jewelry/gallery/soothing.html (773 words)

	Gem Puffy Hearts - Labradorite. Lapis Lazuli, Lepidolite Hearts
		Lepidolite is an unusual Mica with heavy Lithium deposits.
		The violet color identifies the Lepidolite from other Mica silicate formations.
		It is said to have a refreshing energy of lightness, hope and acceptance.
	www.phoenixorion.com /phoenixorion/crystalshapes2a.htm (345 words)

	USGS Spectroscopy Lab - Clark et. al. 2003 Spectral Library splib05a
		With the note:"In addition to the substitutions given in the general formula for lepidolite, considerable amounts of sodium, rubidium and cesium may substitute for potassium; and iron, manganese and magnesium may substitute for aluminum.
		The reflection at 4.96 angstroms is explained by lepidolite superlattice reflection (00.12); zinnwaldite contributes little to the interpretation of the pattern.
		Examination of the original sample shows a distinctive lavendar-violet color implying that a member of the lepidolite mica group is present.
	pubs.usgs.gov /of/2003/ofr-03-395/DESCRIPT/M/lepidolite_hs167.html (337 words)

	Metaphysical Properties of Lepidolite - Heaven & Earth Jewelry
		Lepidolite is a lithium mica mineral with a hardness of 2.5 to 4.
		Mystic Lore: Intuitive sources say that Lepidolite is a stone of serenity and peace, bringing one into a state of deep relaxation and tranquility.
		It is said to balance all one's energetic polarities and to unify the mind and heart.
	www.heavenandearthjewelry.com /articles/lepidolite.html (121 words)

	clayart - thread 'seeking source for lepidolite' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		According to James Chappell, Lepidolite is a lithium-alumina silica
		Lepidolite does, and is very low in both potassium and sodium.
		Lepidolite is a high potassium, low sodium, lithium feldspar.
	www.potters.org /subject43470.htm (1218 words)

	Lepidolite SPECTACULAR DECORATOR & COLLECTOR ITEMS: The MINERALMINERS.COM Virtual Gallery
		This lepidolite mica with quartz specimen was discovered in a pegmatite near the town of Salinas in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
		On the backside of this specimen, the lepidolite formed as a solid "plate" of lilac-purple color lepidolite(see back-side).
		It has natural color transparent rubellite tourmaline crystals in shades of salmon, pink and violet in a matrix of lavender lepidolite mica and white clevelandite (a variety of "albite") feldspar.
	www.mineralminers.com /html/lepspdc.stm (432 words)

	Jade - Signs - Aries, Gemini, Taurus & Libra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Lepidolite is a purplish type of mica rich in lithium.
		Lepidolite is also used for stress reduction and to alleviate despondency.
		Lepidolite can be hard enough to tumble or shape into spheres or other shapes,
	www.thecrystalcavern.net /AYLEPIDOLITE.html (139 words)

	LEPIDOLITE (Potassium Lithium Aluminum Silicate Hydroxide Fluoride)
		lepidolite crystals accompany such other lithium bearing minerals such as tourmaline, amblygonite and spodumene and can add greatly to the value of these specimens.
		A rock made of granular pink lepidolite and red to pink tourmaline is used as an ornamental stone for carving.
		Color is violet to pale pink or white and rarely gray or yellow.
	mineral.galleries.com /minerals/silicate/lepidoli/lepidoli.htm (325 words)

	Pink and Purple Lepidolite Silver Jewelry Earrings Pendant
		Lepidolite is beautiful deep purple to pale pink colored gemstone, often with some fl inclusions.
		Because of the high lithium content, Lepidolite is an ore of Lithium.
		Lepidolite has directional hardness: 2.5 in one direction and 4 in other with respect to the Moh's Hardness Scale
	www.luckygemstones.com /lepidiolite-jewelry-pink-purple-stones.htm (585 words)

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		It is often found to have rubellite (pink tourmaline) inclusions.
		Lepidolite is also found in Sweden, Argentina, Quebec/Canada, Madagascar, Urals/USSR, California and Maine / U.S.A. Metaphysical :
		Lepidolite has calming affects to the one in possession of the stone.
	www.skyesgems.com /about_gems/lepidolite.htm (231 words)

	Lepidolite (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A "book" of violet Lepidolite showing its perfect cleavage in one direction (micaceous).
		CRYSTAL GROWTH AND HABITS Lepidolite forms tabular to prismatic crystals that are pseudohexagonal.
		COLOR AND OTHER OPTICAL PROPERTIES Lepidolite is commonly violet but can range in colors form purplish to pink, rose and yellowish.
	www.gc.maricopa.edu /earthsci/imagearchive/lepidolite.htm (104 words)

	Rocks and Minerals Tour: Envi Sci Dept, UVA
		A pinkish-lilac color (although it can also be a grayish-white) easily identifies this mica mineral.
		Lepidolite is a soft to semi-hard mineral, registering as 2.5-4 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
		Only in the past decade has lepidolite become available in large quantities on the mineral market.
	www.evsc.virginia.edu /tours/rockmin/lepidolite.shtml (78 words)

	Lepidolite and Swarovski Lariat Tassel Necklace Set - N442
		Jewelry : Artisan : Necklaces : Lariat : Lepidolite : Swarovski
		They are separated by handmade Bali daisy sterling silver spacers and stations of rectangle shaped Lepidolite beads.
		These Lepidolite have such a subtle sparkle to them embedded into the stone.
	www.rubylane.com /shops/siahdesigns/item/N442 (216 words)

	Lepidolite: Lepidolite mineral information and data. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		There is no specific data on health dangers or toxicity for this mineral, however you should always treat mineral samples as potentially toxic/dangerous and use sensible precautions when handling them.
		Schaller, Waldemar Theodore (1905), Crystallography of lepidolite: American Journal of Science, 4th.
		Stevens, Rollin Elbert (1938), New analyses of lepidolites and their interpretation: American Mineralogist: 23: 607-628.
	www.mindat.org /min-2380.html (205 words)

	Lepidolite Cutting Rough
		Lepidolite is a form of mica with a Moh's hardness ranging from 2-1/2 to 4.
		Nice colored material that is dense and stable enough to cut lepidolite gems from is rare.
		This material will cut stunning stones with flecks of sparkling mica.
	www.greatrough.com /rough_lepidolite.shtml (207 words)

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