Lepidolite (bi-color) (ex Brian Kosnar Collection)

Item Description

Mica species are not often seen in collector quality display specimens, as it is often viewed as an associated mineral, and rarely the "star" of a particular piece. Several years ago there was a discovery in the Barra do Salinas district that produced these gorgeous and unusual specimens of rare bi-colored "Lepidolite" Mica. Now it must be noted that Lepidolite is no longer a valid mineral species, and according to mindat.org, it is a "Li-rich mica in, or close to, the so-called Polylithionite-Trilithionite series." With that said, this piece is a beautiful slice/cleavage of this gorgeous dual-colored Mica with a strong purple "Lepidolite" rind and a golden core of what is more than likely Muscovite in the center. Very attractive with beautiful form and coloration. From the collection of Brian Kosnar.