Lepidolite is a lithium-rich mica. The pure form of Lepidolite is actually crystallized Lithium. Yes, the same mineral used in antidepressant medication. Lepidolite is a common matrix mineral to Tourmaline and Quartz.
Lepidolite was named in 1792 by Martin Klaproth from the Greek words lepidos for "scale" and lithos for "stone".
Lepidolite is also known as Flower Sugilite, Lavenderine, Lilalite, Lilianthite, Lithia Mica, Lithionglimmer.
Serpentine is found all over the world.. It is made up of basic silicate of magnesium, iron, aluminum, nickel, zinc, and manganese. Colors range from black to brown, gray, green, purple, white, yellow and multicolored, especially green and yellow.
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