Dusty lilac lepidolite beads with a fine shimmer — the glitter is real mica, thousands of microscopic plates catching the light.Lepidolite is a lithium-bearing mica; the lilac color comes from traces of manganese. Before modern brines, lepidolite was actually mined as an ore of lithium — the same element in modern batteries. Genuine natural lepidolite Available in 4mm, 6mm, 8mm round beads Small: 16cm (~6.3" wrist) · Medium: 19cm (~7.5" wrist) Hand-strung on durable stretch cord Includes a Lepidolite Collector's Card Care: Lepidolite is a soft mica (Mohs 2.5–3) — treat it gently, avoid soaking, and store it apart from harder stones.Part of our Lepidolite collection — explore raw specimens, towers, and one-of-a-kind pieces.