Lepidolite - Mini Heart blue corundum where the original organic material

where the original organic material is replaced with the mineral pyrite (FeS₂)

Metal Type: Electroplated with Gold

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or natural history display

These Madagascan specimens are notable for their clarity and intensity of color—often rivaling those from the historically famous Afghan deposits

Lepidolite - Mini Heart blue corundum where the original organic materialMined from: Madagascar Description: These mini pocket sized heart carvings are made from lepidolite. Lepidolite is a shimmering lilac to lavender coloured mineral from the mica group. It's composed of potassium, lithium, and aluminum silicate, with lithium giving it its soft purples and pinks. Its pearly sheen comes from its layered, flaky structure, similar to other mica minerals like muscovite or biotite. Lepidolite is one of the major ores of