Purple Lepidolite Mica Tower — Brazil (#2)

Quick Highlights

• Size/Dimensions: 91 × 37 × 20 mm (3.58 × 1.46 × 0.79 in)
• Weight: 145 g (5.11 oz)
• Source/Origin: Brazil (Minas Gerais pegmatites)
• Key Features: Lithium-rich lepidolite (purple mica); polished six-sided tower; vivid violet-silver shimmer

Introduction

This Brazilian Purple Lepidolite tower (#2) delivers presence and polish—deep lilac to violet tones with silky, silver flashes. At 145 g and over 3.5 inches tall, it’s a refined anchor piece for collectors and a soothing companion for meditation.

Geological Details

• Mineral class: Phyllosilicate (mica group; lepidolite)
• Crystal system: Monoclinic with perfect basal cleavage
• Typical host rock: Granitic pegmatites alongside quartz, feldspar, and tourmaline

Lepidolite’s purple hue stems from lithium with minor Mn/Fe. Minas Gerais is renowned for cohesive plates that take a clean polish, allowing for crisp, stable towers.

Aesthetic Appeal

Rotate to watch saturated purples shift into silvered highlights. The tower’s crisp termination and broad front face showcase fine layering and natural luster for a modern, architectural look.

Metaphysical Properties

Revered as a stone of calm and transition, lepidolite is used to quiet the mind, ease stress, and support balanced sleep. This mid-size tower offers a grounding yet gently uplifting presence for breathwork and bedside placement.

Rarity

While mica is widespread, well-carved Brazilian lepidolite towers with strong color and intact faces are less common due to perfect cleavage. This piece’s scale and sheen elevate it above typical small towers.

Why You’ll Love It

A display-worthy centerpiece for a compact shelf or altar—premium color, clean geometry, and Brazilian pedigree in a versatile size.

Specifications

• Exact Dimensions: 91 × 37 × 20 mm (3.58 × 1.46 × 0.79 in)
• Weight: 145 g (5.11 oz)
• Finish: Polished, hand-carved six-sided tower
• Unique Features: Lithium-rich lepidolite; broad display face; violet–silver sheen

Collector’s Note

Clean faces and sharp geometry indicate quality rough and skilled workmanship. Brazilian origin supports long-term collectability.

Display Recommendations

• Illuminate with warm LED or indirect sunlight to amplify shimmer.
• Pair with low-profile acrylic or natural wood stand for contrast.
• Great as the mid-size anchor among smaller lepidolite towers.