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One of the first things that you will notice about lepidolite, is that it has a very different ‘feel’ to it. Even when polished, it still has this kind of grainy property that is unusual. It is also unique in its coloring – purple is not a very common crystal color. While we are used to seeing the dark rich purple of amethyst, lepidolite is more of a lavender color.  It is this dreamy lavender color that makes it instantly appealing to me. The Basics Lepidolite is a type of silicate – specifically it’s a phyllosilicate in the mica group...

 Crystals 104 – How do I choose a crystal? When you enter the world of crystals – you will easily be overwhelmed. There are so many different kinds. One of the first questions you might ask yourself is – which one should I choose? There are two basic approaches. Go with your intuition! Are you drawn to one in particular? If so, that is your own inner guidance assisting you in choosing the one that is right for you. As long as you get the name of the crystal, you can then do research to determine what type of metaphysical...