Histories and legends
The stones receive their names according to their color, the place where they were discoveries, related legends or even the name of the discoverer.
Lepidolite comes from the Greek name "lepis". meaning "scale" in reference to the structure of the stone. This stone was first called "lilahite" by the geologist Austrian naturalist Nicolaus Von Neuhaus (1723 - 1798) because of its lilac color.
Then, in 1792, it was described by the chemist German Martin Heinrich Klaproth (1743 - 1817), which gave it its definitive name, the lepidolite. This rare stone owes its friability due to light fragments of lithium. It is also composed of silicon, aluminium and manganese. It has a scaly appearance due to the presence of of lithium. Manganese gives it its beautiful color lilac.
However, lepidolite is a mineral that can be colorless or white. But it can also be find multiple colors, or more rarely, yellow, green or pale red or more pink, purple or crimson. It is in the form of tabular crystals, prismatic or pseudo-hexagonal.
This mineral forms only in the most extreme geochemical environments where high concentrations of lithium. Lepidolite is therefore a rare mineral, as it requires a high geochemical situation. The lithium ion is the smallest and is one of the most important of the last ions to form during the magma crystallization at the subsurface.
The presence of highly concentrated lithium allows the formation of minerals such as spodumene, petalite, tourmaline and lepidolite. The latter can sometimes be confused with muscovite. However, the colors differentiate them, because muscovite doesn't have the beautiful colors of lepidolite.
Lithium is a highly toxic chemical element. especially in electrochemistry, for the manufacture of rechargeable and other batteries cell phone accessories. This implies that lepidolite is commonly used.
Lepidolite is a mineral that is most often purplish pink, close to hydrothermal veins where its crystallization takes place. It has a hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale, which in makes it a very soft mineral. For reference, diamond has the highest hardness, at 10 on the Mohs scale. Lepidolite belongs to the large family of micas.
There are no legends or myths on this stone with its powerful virtues, particularly in lithotherapy.
The deposits
The main deposits are in Brazil, in Madagascar, India, the United States and Zimbabwe.
Lepidolite and its benefits in lithotherapy
Benefits for your health psychic
Lepidolite is renowned for its well-being it provides. It is a stone of peace and serenity. It effectively combats negative thoughts. It's a real bulwark against sadness and anxiety. It keeps dark thoughts at bay and helps you get a good night's sleep quality.
This violet mineral stimulates concentration, imagination and creativity. It sharpens analytical skills and helps to make decisions when in doubt. It allows you to make a clear-cut decision without regret. It gives the ability to achieve objectives fixed.
Lepidolite contains lithium. This trace element stabilizes people with restless thoughts. This stone brings inner peace and self-confidence. It removes blockages linked to the traumas of childhood. She is a stone liberating.
This mood-stabilizing stone is suitable for people with a tendency to change their mind often. Its soothing effect helps combat certain behavioural disorders, in particular agoraphobia. Hold this stone between your hands or carry it on your person engenders attitudes self-confidence.
Like many colored minerals violet, lepidolite develops the spirituality and encourages meditation. It encourages introspection and allows you to connect with your inner self.
Benefits for your health physics
With its powerful soothing properties, the lepidolite provides restorative sleep and quality. It restores vitality and energy to its wearer. It encourages resume physical activity, which is excellent for the body.
Lepidolite is known for its ability to absorb electromagnetic waves from cell phones, computers, etc.
Lepidolite and signs associated astrological
Lepidolite has powerful active properties. on all the natives of the zodiac. However, certain astrological signs feel a particular affinity with this purple stone. This is the case for the following signs :
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Balance: symbol of the justice, peace and harmony. This sign represents elegance, associations and marriage. Wearing a lepidolite gives her self-assurance and self-confidence. This sign hates conflict and proves to be an excellent mediator. He enjoys working the social scene. He loves to dance and has a natural grace. On the other hand, this sign does not support vulgarity, nor the dirt. He dreams of a fairer, more just world. fair. He loves to be surrounded and admired. He is also known for his indecisiveness, he has a hard time choosing sides than for the other. The company of this sign is often sought, as it is pleasant. This sign can be of great generosity. He is very caring and compassion. In love, this sign shows of great romanticism. He is for marriage and is very quick to find his partner. He does everything to keep your relationship running smoothly;
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Sagittarius: symbol of spiritual evolution, religion and the philosophy. This sign represents esotericism, higher education and abroad. Wearing a lepidolite sharpens and analytical skills, and enables the right decisions. This sign is adept at faraway places. He loves discovering and travel the world. He has a extremely persuasive and leads his entourage to follow him. They say he federates naturally. He is very optimistic and lucky. Often enthusiastic, he multiplies projects, but rarely completes them. He hates routine. Very generous, he does have a tendency to be hypocritical. He is very ambitious and will do anything to achieve his goals. his goal of professional success. Visit In love, he idealizes his partner. He loves seduce and conquer. He multiplies conquests while dreaming of true love. He is family and loves the idea of sharing her life with someone who will follow him in his travel;
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Capricorn: symbol of ambition, solitude and maturity. This sign represents perseverance, patience and organization. Wearing a lepidolite frees him from anguish and anxiety. This sign is renowned for its hypersensitivity. and his sense of duty. Early on, he gave up games to focus on what he wants in life. He doesn't reveal himself and he finds it very difficult to tune his confidence. He likes solitude and has very little friends in his circle. He hides his anxiety under a psychorigid aspect and can appear sometimes very hard. He achieves success because he's a hard-working who doesn't count the hours. He is a organized, serious and helpful. You can count on about him. In love, he's shy and self-conscious. He has a lot of trouble trusting people. He doesn't know and is always on the go. self-control. When he finds his soul mate, he is faithful and reveals a little more. He can then start a family.
Lepidolite and the chakras
Lepidolite is the perfect stone for help balance the heart chakra. It is located at the level of the sternum in front and between the two shoulder blades at the back. This balanced chakra generates self-acceptance and others. It brings compassion empathy and understanding. It is detached from material possessions and joie de vivre.
The heart chakra unbalanced, too much open, leads to self-interested behavior. The person is falsely helpful, because he or she is still waiting for a return. She shows selfishness. She becomes critical, jealous, possessive and demanding.
The blocked heart chakra is totally closed to others. It is the origin of expressions of hatred and resentment, intolerance. The person sinks into solitude and clings too much to the people who remain in his entourage.
Maintenance, purification and recharging the lepidolite
From its extraction to your your home, your lepidolite has met with many influences. Separated from her natural environment, it can no longer purify and recharge. As soon as he arrived will therefore be necessary to proceed with the purification and recharge your stone to give it back its original all its positive energy. Operations The following are to be carried out at the at least once a month.
Pass your stone quickly under water and dry it gently with a soft cloth. You can also purify it with the white sage fumigation technique or by placing it in a Tibetan bowl. It can also be placed in the ground for a week.
Recharge it under the rays of the full moon overnight. You can also place it on a quartz cluster or geode of amethyst for 24 hours.
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