Gem Lepidolite Pendant Oval Large 5cm

Purple Gem Lepidolite Gemstone Jewellery : Hand-Made Crystal Jewellery For Sale

This gorgeous, flashy, hand-made Gem Lepidolite Pendant (also known as a Lepidolite Gemstone Pendant or Purple Lepidolite Mica Gemstone) measuring 5cm long displays a magnificent array of rich purple-red hues with mesmerising shimmers of silver-white and wine-red flash. 

This piece is particularly large, chunky, and tactile. 

Gem Lepidolite is a rare form of very high-grade, gem-quality Lepidolite which is composed of very thin, fine layers of Lepidolite Mica: each Purple Lepidolite Gemstone is of the utmost quality. 

This unique piece of Hand-Made Crystal Jewellery has been cut from a Purple Lepidolite Mica Gemstone into an Oval Pendant Shape and hand-polished to a fantastically high standard in our UK workshop to create a smooth Gem Lepidolite Crystal Pendant.

The Lepidolite Gemstone Pendant has been drilled and set with a Tarnish-Resistant Rhodium-Plated Stamped 925 Silver Bail, making it perfect for attaching to a chain to make a Gem Lepidolite Necklace and other types of Lepidolite Gemstone Jewellery.

Our Crystal Pendants come with a complementary Wax Cord Length for crystal necklace-making, as well as a Black Velvet Jewellery Pouch for storage.

This Gem Lepidolite Pendant is a beautiful Purple Gemstone which displays incredibly translucency under torchlight, showing off its delightful range of vivid purple-red hues, including rich plums and deep wine-reds. 

Lepidolite Gemstones (Gem Lepidolite Crystals) are rare gemstones to find considering Lepidolite is renowned for being a soft, flaky stone that is notorious difficult to polish: rare Gem Lepidolite is thus highly prized.  

Please note: due to the nature of the stone, this piece may display some small natural pits on its otherwise smooth, polished surface. 

Where Does Gem Lepidolite Come From?

Lepidolite can be found in many areas around the world, including Africa and the USA, however Gem Lepidolite Crystals (Lepidolite Gemstones) are much rarer and more difficult to find. 

Gem Lepidolite Crystals (Lepidolite Gemstones), including this piece, are rare crystals from Brazil, a country renowned for its high-quality Gem Lepidolite Gemstones. 

What Is Lepidolite Made Of?

Lepidolite is a rare lilac coloured mineral belonging to the mica family (hence why Lepidolite is sometimes called Lepidolite Mica or Purple Mica). 

Lepidolite is a mineral famed for being rich in lithium, but it is manganese inclusions which cause the pink, purple, and red hues characteristic of Lepidolite.

Lepidolite Crystals can display a range of colours, from their characteristic magnificent array of purple hues which ranges from rich plum colours to pale lilacs, to hints of other colours such as pink and red.

Polished Lepidolite Crystals are adorned with bright sparkling flecks which glitter and twinkle in the light. 

Lepidolite is often found included in large Quartz segments, and flakes of Lepidolite are said to be the root of the stunning shade of Pink Aventurine.

What Is Gem Lepidolite Made Of? 

Gem Lepidolite is a rare form of very high-grade, gem-quality Lepidolite which is composed of very thin, fine layers of Mica.

Gem Lepidolite is a beautiful flashy purple gemstone which displays shimmering silver, purple, and wine-red flash.

Lepidolite Gemstones show incredibly translucency under torchlight, displaying a  delightful range of rich purple-red hues including wine-reds and plums. 

Lepidolite Gemstones are rare to find considering Lepidolite is a very soft, flaky stone that is notoriously difficult to polish.

High-Grade Gem Lepidolite is typically found in Brazil.

Gem Lepidolite History

The mineral Lepidolite was originally discovered in the 1700s, where it was named "Lilalite" because of its lovely lilac colouring. 

However, the mineral Lilalite was later renamed "Lepidolite": the new name "Lepidolite" was derived from the Greek word "Lepidos" (meaning scales) because of its flakes of Lithium which resemble scales. 

The word "Scale" in Lepidolite's name is also apt as a reference to its reported crystal healing properties, as Lepidolite is believed to help balance the scale of emotions we feel on a daily basis.

Gem Lepidolite is a more recent discovery in Lepidolite's history.  

What Is Lepidolite Used For? 

Lepidolite was an important source of Lithium in the past, however it is now only a minor ore for this metal. 

It is important to be able to source Lithium, as it is used for many essential purposes such as in mood stabilising medication and various equipment and appliances including batteries, mobile phones, and toasters. 

Forms of Mica such as Lepidolite can be crushed to create colourful eyeshadows.

Finally, Lepidolite can be used as a gemstone, but it is difficult to cut and polish it due to its softness and flaky surface.

What Is Gem Lepidolite Used For? 

High-Quality Lepidolite can be used as a gemstone, but it is difficult to cut and polish it due to its softness and flaky surface.

Lepidolite Gemstones (Gem Lepidolite) are rare gemstones and thus highly prized in the crystals and gems world. 

Gem Lepidolite can be used to make Purple Gemstone Jewellery, for example by making a Lepidolite Purple Gemstone Necklace using a Lepidolite Purple Gemstone Pendant and a necklace chain. 

Gem Lepidolite Crystal Healing Properties

Gem Lepidolite is a very popular Crystal Healing Stone, and is renowned for being a Stone of Peace, emotional balance, and equilibrium. 

Due to its lithium inclusions, Gem Lepidolite is believed to have strong mood stabilising properties, which makes it a Stone of Balance that is very useful for soothing strong emotions and reducing mood swings. 

Gem Lepidolite: Stone Of Peace, Calm, And Serenity

Gem Lepidolite, Like Amethyst, exudes a calming energy that is helpful for relieving stress and anxiety as well as other difficult emotions, helping to keep its user's mood balanced. 

Gem Lepidolite is a great Crystal Healing Stone for anxiety and stress, and is often used by crystal healers to help improve a client's sleep quality by reducing nightmares, and as a healing crystal to reduce and soothe anger outbursts. 

Gem Lepidolite as a Crystal Healing Stone is thus believed above all to inspire a sense of calm, peace, and serenity in its user. 

Gem Lepidolite: Stone Of Wisdom

Gem Lepidolite Crystals, much like other purple crystals and purple gemstones such as Amethyst Crystals, Purple Moss Agate Crystals, and Purple Fluorite Crystals, are associated with wisdom, intellect, and spirituality. 

Gem Lepidolite Crystals are very grounding and stabilising, but also inspire spirituality and connection to higher planes of consciousness.

Gem Lepidolite Chakras

Gem Lepidolite is a chakra crystal that is great for balancing chakras and chakra alignment: a Lepidolite Gemstone works well with all chakras due to its stabilising energy. 

However, Gem Lepidolite resonates most powerfully with the Heart Chakra and the higher chakras (the Third Eye Chakra and Crown Chakra).  

Gem Lepidolite: Heart Chakra Stone

The Heart Chakra is located at the centre of the body, and is the centre of balance, unity, and harmony. 

Gem Lepidolite, when used as a Heart Chakra Crystal, can help balance one's feelings when in particularly emotional situations, and cleanse negative energies and emotions from the body.

When used as a Heart Chakra Crystal Healing Stone, a Gem Lepidolite Crystal is said to bring a sense of peace, serenity, and control to its user in times of turbulence and difficulty, helping them to weather emotional storms and soothe emotional turmoil. 

When used as a Heart Chakra Stone, a Lepidolite Gemstone can unlock deep feelings of self-compassion, compassion for others, and a warm, loving sense of being nurtured.

Gem Lepidolite is therefore a potent Chakra Healing Stone when used with the Heart Chakra, especially when it is intended to be a soothing balm for strong emotions such as anxiety. 

Gem Lepidolite: Third Eye Chakra Stone

Gem Lepidolite resonates strongly with the Third Eye Chakra and the Crown Chakra, the two higher chakras. 

Strongly associated with wisdom, intellect, and creativity, Gem Lepidolite can be used as a Third Eye Chakra Crystal to gain inspiration, focus, and clarity of mind.

Gem Lepidolite, when used as a Third Eye Chakra Stone, is great for enhancing self-awareness and more specifically can help improve one's intuition and understanding of their emotions: this helps to stabilise mood and create a sense of calm and serenity in its user. 

Gem Lepidolite Crystals can be used as Third Eye Chakra Crystals and Crown Chakra Crystals to connect to spiritual planes and psychic energies, helping their users to ascend to higher levels of consciousness and achieve transcendence.

Gem Lepidolite: Crown Chakra Stone For Balancing Chakras & Chakra Alignment

Gem Lepidolite, when used as a Crown Chakra Stone, facilitates a sense of balance and harmony through chakra alignment, thereby strengthening one's mind-body connection and understanding of one's self and the world in.

Gem Lepidolite is a Stone of Balance, and when used as Crown Chakra Crystal, Gem Lepidolite balances all chakras, creating a sense of deep serenity that helps to improve spiritual awareness and strengthen the harmonic connection between mind, body, and soul. 

Gem Lepidolite enables a dual connection to both the balancing, stabilising energy of the central Heart Chakra, and the airy, psychic, spiritual energy associated with the higher chakras (Third Eye Chakra and Crown Chakra).

Therefore, Gem Lepidolite is an effective Chakra Stone to use to keep you steady and balanced as you explore higher levels of consciousness, ensuring you are tethered to reality while searching for spiritual wisdom and guidance.

For these reasons, Gem Lepidolite pairs well with Amethyst when working with the Third Eye Chakra and Crown Chakra. 

How Hard Is Gem Lepidolite? 

Gem Lepidolite measures 2.5 to 3.5 on the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness, which means that it is is a fragile, soft mineral that will scratch easily if struck by or against harder minerals such as Quartz. 

Great care should be taken not to damage the crystal surface by handling the stone gently and keeping it away from other stones. 

Gem Lepidolite Crystal Care

It is not advised to soak Gem Lepidolite in water because the stone is very fragile and prone to water damage: Gem Lepidolite is a soft mineral and is likely to flake, crack, or break if it is submerged in water for prolonged periods of time. 

The lustre of Gem Lepidolite will also likely start to dull if water is used on it. 

To clean your Gem Lepidolite crystal, a quick wipe with a dry cloth should suffice: use a soft cloth and slow, gentle movements to clean your Lepidolite Gemstone as it is very fragile. 

It is best to avoid water completely when cleaning your Gem Lepidolite Crystal: however, if you do wish to use water during the cleansing process, it is best to use as little water as possible, for example by using a slightly damp cloth. 

Gem Lepidolite Crystal Safety

Gem Lepidolite is perfectly safe to hold and handle: it is not dangerous to touch Lepidolite, and it is safe to display Lepidolite in the home. 

The only safety concern relating to using Lepidolite is that it is not safe to eat or drink or otherwise consume Lepidolite, for example it is not safe to drink a Lepidolite Gem Elixir/ Crystal Elixir.

It is not recommended to drink Lepidolite infused water because Lepidolite is likely to flake into small pieces when submerged in water for prolonged periods of time, and this potentially releases trace elements and minerals within the Lepidolite into the water that are not safe for human consumption (such as aluminium and lithium) especially these are consumed in large amounts.

It is important to remember that Lepidolite is safe to handle and hold, it is only dangerous when you drink or eat Lepidolite. 

Gem Lepidolite Crystal Collections And Gemstone Collections

This Gem Lepidolite Pendant (also known as a Lepidolite Gemstone Pendant or Purple Lepidolite Mica Gemstone) is a stunningly beautiful flashy Purple Gemstone and piece of Purple Crystal Jewellery (Purple Gemstone Jewellery).

Lepidolite Gemstones (Gem Lepidolite Crystals) are rare gemstones to find, and Gem Lepidolite is thus highly prized.  

Pieces of Gem Lepidolite Jewellery are a fantastic addition to any Crystal Collection, Gemstone Collection, or Jewellery Collection. 

Hand-Made Crystal Jewellery such as this striking Purple Lepidolite Mica Gemstone Pendant is crafted with loving care and makes for unique, eye-catching accessories.

Our Crystal Pendants come with a complementary Wax Cord Length for crystal necklace-making, as well as a Black Velvet Jewellery Pouch for storage.

Lepidolite Gemstones make great Crystal Gifts and Gemstone Gifts for loved ones, and are ideal for the gemstone collector, crystal collector, or crystal healer. 

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Product Reference Number: 18468