Lepidolite

Item Description

A beautiful group of semi-spherical violet-purple Lepidolite from the Itinga area in Brazil. The Lepidolite crystals are wonderfully well-formed, showing beautiful form with slight transclucency when backlit. A small amount of bladed white Albite can be seen on the piece as well. This is a good quality Lepidolite, with virtually no pink color whatsoever, it is almost pure purple, which is uncommon in my experience with the material. As of the time I have posted this auction, it is still unclear if Lepidolite will be redefined / renamed, or completely discredited. Right now, it's said to be a series between Polylithionite and Trilithionite. Nonetheless, do not miss out on this great Brazilian display piece, as good specimens of Lepidolite (or any Mica species) are not common on the market.