Purple Lepidolite Mica Tower — Brazil (#4)

Quick Highlights

• Size/Dimensions: 77 × 26 × 18 mm (3.03 × 1.02 × 0.71 in)
• Weight: 80 g (2.82 oz)
• Source/Origin: Brazil (Minas Gerais pegmatites)
• Key Features: Lithium-rich lepidolite (purple mica); polished six-sided tower; violet shimmer with silver reflections

Introduction

This Brazilian Purple Lepidolite tower (#4) gleams with layered tones of lilac, violet, and silver. Precision-carved into a sleek point, it balances presence and portability—ideal for a refined mineral collection or a daily meditation space.

Geological Details

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

Lepidolite’s purple hue is tied to lithium (with minor Mn/Fe). Minas Gerais is renowned for cohesive, vividly colored plates that can be carved into high-quality towers.

Aesthetic Appeal

Rotate the tower to watch deep purples shift into silvered highlights. Clean faces and a crisp termination emphasize the mineral’s natural layering while keeping a modern, elegant silhouette.

Metaphysical Properties

Often called a stone of calm and transition, lepidolite is prized for soothing overactive thoughts, easing stress, and supporting balanced sleep. This compact tower is a grounding yet gently uplifting companion for breathwork and meditation.

Rarity

While mica is widespread, well-carved lepidolite towers with strong violet color and intact faces are less common due to the mineral’s perfect cleavage. Brazilian examples with this sheen and coherence are especially sought after.

Why You’ll Love It

Collectible and practical, this piece delivers serene color, polished geometry, and Brazilian pedigree—an easy standout on a shelf or altar.

Specifications

• Exact Dimensions: 77 × 26 × 18 mm (3.03 × 1.02 × 0.71 in)
• Weight: 80 g (2.82 oz)
• Finish: Polished, hand-carved six-sided tower
• Unique Features: Lithium-rich lepidolite; violet–silver shimmer; clean, balanced geometry

Collector’s Note

Carving lepidolite demands exceptional care—clean faces and sharp geometry signal quality rough and skilled workmanship. Brazilian origin further underpins desirability and long-term collectability.

Display Recommendations

• Place under warm or natural light to amplify the violet–silver sheen.
• Pair with a low-profile acrylic or natural wood stand for contrast.
• Ideal for bedside, meditation altars, or micro-display shelves.