Lepidolite Information

Lepidolite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California

1.2 Color

Violet, Colorless, gray, White

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Libra

1.5 Planet

Jupiter, Neptune

1.6 Element of Planets

Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Zeus

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Protection

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.90

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

{001} perfect

2.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.525-1.587

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0290-0.0380

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

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Lepidolite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Lepidolite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Lepidolite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Lepidolite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Lepidolite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Lepidolite details and interesting facts are provided here.

Origin: Primarily obtained in Afghanistan, California and Southern and central Africa.
Color: Common colors observed are Violet, Colorless, gray, White.
Chemical Formula: Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C..
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