Lepidolite is a pink to purple variety of mica. Its name come from the Greek lepis (“scale”) after its appearance.  Although rich in lithium, current theories attribute its color to trivalent manganese replacing some of the aluminum in its crystal structure. Scientists have determined that it is not a single species but a solid solution between the minerals polylithionite (more lithium) and trilithionite (more aluminium) instead.

Lepidolite is sometimes referred to as "grandmother stone" or "peace stone" because it is thought to have nurturing and calming properties.

Said to help move you to a place of long-term healing and harmonious self-love, and wake you up with a jolt of life-force energy. Known for the way it teaches us how to self-sooth, helping us make choices that come with a heightened sense of awareness and commitment to our own health and happiness.