{"product_id":"sphere-lepidolite-approx-40-50mm","title":"Lepidolite Sphere | 50mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLepidolite Sphere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stone of Serenity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftly coloured in shades of lavender, lilac, dusty rose, and muted violet, lepidolite possesses a gentle, understated beauty. Its delicate, pearlescent shimmer and intricate patterns recall pressed flowers, twilight skies, and the faded elegance of antique silk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA member of the mica family, lepidolite is a lithium-bearing mineral whose fine, layered structure creates its characteristic sheen. Its name derives from the Greek \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003elepis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning “scale,” a reference to the tiny, overlapping flakes that give this beautiful mineral its distinctive appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLepidolite is often found in granite pegmatites, where it forms alongside minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and tourmaline. Its delicate colouring and silvery reflections make it especially appealing when polished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn modern crystal folklore, lepidolite is associated with serenity, emotional balance, gentle transitions, and inner peace. Often regarded as a symbolic companion during periods of change, it serves as a reminder to approach life's uncertainties with patience and kindness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolished into a sphere, lepidolite reveals its subtle variations of colour and texture, inviting quiet appreciation of the natural world's intricate beauty. A lovely addition to a mineral collection, a thoughtful gift, or simply a small treasure to brighten a favourite shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lithium-bearing mica (lepidolite)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2.5–3.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lavender, lilac, pinkish violet, and grey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polished sphere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vrinda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62897497538719,"sku":"SP-LD","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0301\/5216\/3460\/files\/lepidolite-sphere-on-a-dark-wooden-stand-against-a-warm-ivory-background.png?v=1794430771","url":"https:\/\/shop.renaissance-farms.com\/products\/sphere-lepidolite-approx-40-50mm","provider":"Renaissance Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}