Within the metaphysical realm of minerals, Lepidolite aids in overcoming any kind of emotional or mental dependency, supporting in the release of addictions and complaints of all kinds, including anorexia. It encourages independence and self love and trust. Lepidolite combines its power of objectivity with direction and unimpeded communication, focusing on what is important and making it an excellent stone for business pursuits.

Please note that MIROFOSS does not suggest in any way that minerals should be used in place of proper medical and psychological care. This information is provided here as a reference only.

Lepidolite is used as an ore to extract rare earth elements such as lithium, cesium, and rubidium.

Lepidolite may be found in aplites associated with granite pegmatite. It is rarely found in hydrothermal veins and extremely rarely in granite contact zones.

Lepidolite occurs in granite pegmatites, in some high-temperature quartz veins, greisens, and granites. Associated minerals include quartz, feldspar, spodumene, amblygonite, tourmaline, columbite, cassiterite, topaz, and beryl. Notable occurrences of Lepidolite can be found in Brazil; Ural Mountains, Russia; California; Tanco Mine, Bernic Lake, Manitoba, Canada; and Madagascar.

Other than in the basic mineral form, lepidolite can be found in three distinct varieties:

The following health hazards should be noted when handling lepidolite

RADIOACTIVE Slightly detectable radioactivity

The following image shows the elemental breakdown of the mineral lepidolite along with the mineral crystal structure.

Lepidolite can be referenced in certain current and historical texts under the following seven names:

The mineral lepidolite can be translated into the following select languages: