Lepidolite

Chakra: Throat, third eye, heart and crown.

Metaphysical properties:

Lepidolite is extremely useful to help reduce stress and depression. Lepidolite is a crystal of change and encourages independence and achieving goals on your own terms. Lepidolite can enhance standing in your own space, free from the influences of others it is a calming crystal that soothes sleep disturbances and emotional stress. A crystal of openness and honesty, it is a great crystal for business pursuits and can be used to locate energy blockages within your body.

Scientific properties:

Lepidolite is Earth's most common lithium bearing mineral, its name is derived from two Greek words (lepidos- scale) and (lithos- stone) Although typically pale lilac, specimens can also be colourless, violet, pale yellow or grey. Lepidolite can be also be found as botryoidal and fine to course grained, interlocking plates. It's perfect cleavage produces thin, flexible sheets, it is commonly found with other lithium minerals such as beryl and topaz.

Crystal system: Monoclinic