Lepidolite Rough
Lepidolite is a form of mica.
Nice colored material that is dense and stable enough to cut lepidolite gems from
is rare. This material will cut stunning stones with flecks of sparkling mica.
Polishes with tin oxide, but we get a more even polish with diamond. Mohs hardness 2.5 to 4.
Lepidolite Rough - $5.50/pound
Locality:
Pala Mine, San Diego County, California
Sample of Lepidolite Rough
Example of lepidolite slabs.
Item Number
Description
Weight
Price
Lepidolite Rough#2
Light purple measures approximately 6-1/2"
x 5" x 3-3/4" to an edge thick.