Lepidolite Mushroom

A type of mica, lepidolite contains a substantial portion of lithium and is Earth’s most common lithium-bearing mineral. It is economically important as a major source of lithium, which is used in glass making, enamels, high-speed optical communications, and as a mood stabilizer.  Lepidolite is one of the few minerals containing significant quantities of rubidium, which is used to determine the age of rocks more than 10 million years old. Its name is derived from the Greek lepidos, meaning “scale.”  Metaphysically, lepidolite is used for soothing and calming the nerves.