Lepidolite sphere on a display stand (not included), polished lilac and violet mica on a white background, view 1 of 9
Lepidolite sphere, view of the golden and lilac patterning, view 2 of 9
Lepidolite sphere, close view of the polished surface, view 3 of 9
Lepidolite sphere on a display stand (not included) in the store, view 4 of 9
Lepidolite sphere on a display stand (not included), angled view, view 5 of 9
Lepidolite sphere, view of another side, view 6 of 9
Lepidolite sphere on a display shelf in the store, view 7 of 9
Lepidolite sphere with a playing card, reference photo for scale on a white background, view 8 of 9
Lepidolite sphere with a playing card, reference photo for scale, view 9 of 9
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Lepidolite sphere on a display stand (not included), polished lilac and violet mica on a white background, view 1 of 9Lepidolite sphere, view of the golden and lilac patterning, view 2 of 9Lepidolite sphere, close view of the polished surface, view 3 of 9Lepidolite sphere on a display stand (not included) in the store, view 4 of 9Lepidolite sphere on a display stand (not included), angled view, view 5 of 9Lepidolite sphere, view of another side, view 6 of 9Lepidolite sphere on a display shelf in the store, view 7 of 9Lepidolite sphere with a playing card, reference photo for scale on a white background, view 8 of 9Lepidolite sphere with a playing card, reference photo for scale, view 9 of 9

Lepidolite - Statement Sphere

Madagascar
Price:
$1,380.00 CAD
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Specifications

  • Mineral Families Silicates
  • Silicate Subcategories Phylosilicate
  • UV Reactive Non Reactive
  • Treatments Natural/None

Description

Locality: Madagascar

Approximate size: 16 cm (6.5 in) diameter

This one-of-a-kind lepidolite sphere from Madagascar is a big, hand-polished ball of lilac and violet mica, mottled with soft golden and pale cream patches and flecked here and there with tiny rosy-red specks. The colours swirl right around the stone, so every turn shows a different pattern, and the polish catches the light in a glossy band across the surface while the mica underneath gives off a quiet shimmer. It makes a striking centrepiece for a shelf or desk. The black stand shown in the photos is for display only and is not included.

Lepidolite is a lithium-rich mica, and its lilac to purple colour comes from small amounts of manganese. It forms in granite pegmatites, the coarse-grained rocks that also produce tourmaline and other lithium minerals, and Madagascar's pegmatite fields are among the world's best-known sources of massive lepidolite suitable for carving. Its name comes from the Greek for scale, after the flaky, scaly mica plates it is made of.

Lepidolite is a soft stone, around 2.5 to 3 on the Mohs scale, so it is best kept on a stand or soft surface, away from harder objects, and wiped with a soft dry cloth.

Chemical Composition: Lepidolite (mica), K(Li,Al)₃(Al,Si,Rb)₄O₁₀(F,OH)₂

Mohs Hardness: 2.5–3

Treatment: Natural/None

Quantity: 1pc

With this product, you will receive the actual piece shown in the photographs. We do our best to offer quality products and price them honestly. Please keep in mind that colours and details may appear slightly different in person due to lighting, photography, and screen settings, but we do our best to represent each piece accurately.

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