Lepidolite on Quartz Mineral | 503 Grams | Gunnison Co. Colorado | SO24 UNWA 8 grams and measuring 69x27x20mm

8 grams and measuring 69x27x20mm

grey to pale violet

There are some nicks and imperfections on a few crystals but would still shine in the proper setup

Dimensions: 47x36x38 mm / 1

Lepidolite on Quartz Mineral | 503 Grams | Gunnison Co. Colorado | SO24 UNWA 8 grams and measuring 69x27x20mmLepidolite is a lilac gray or rose colored member of the mica group of minerals. Because lepidolite is a lithium bearing mica, it is often wrongly assumed that lithium is what causes the pink hues that are so characteristic of this mineral. Instead, it is trace amounts of manganese that cause the pink, purple, and red colors. The most notable and certainly the most studied of these deposits is the Brown Derby #1 Pegmatite, located in the Ohio City