Lepidolite - Lithium Mineral

in #geology7 years ago (edited)

Lepidolite

 K(Li,Al,Rb)2(Al,Si)4O10(F,OH)2 


Lithium rich mica is known as lepidolite and occurs in yellow, pink and silvery lavender colors. It contains the highest levels of lithium of any mineral in the kingdom. 

Some people drink chamomile tea to relax, while others make lepidolite rock tea. I'm not sure if its a good idea to drink lithium tea but I've done it before and its pretty fucking relaxing.


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holly shit man
this is amazing, what is lepidolite rock tea even?? lol
will follow u for more crazy stuff lol

Just putting a rock in some hot water. But I don't recommend it.

why do u not recommend it?? is it unhealthy?

I'm unsure about the levels of lithium that transfer into the tea and it could lead to lithium toxicity in too much is ingested. Also lepidolite grows with other minerals that might not be good to ingest. I made lepidolite tea on a few occasions many years ago and felt very good from it but probably won't do it again.

I have been really intrigued my mineral infusions for our wellbeing. Thanks for your lepidolite post, has inspired me to get back into researching that. I have found so many healing aspects of crystals in my life that it would just be a no brainer to finally explore their energetic impact through ingestion of water infusions.
Once again, beautiful macro shots! Honing in on those miracles we may all miss.

lithium quartz MAY also be a good option for an infusion, as long as levels of lithium arent too high.... I would use the quartz over lepidolite for infusion because of purity...

It is intriguing, there are probably lots of good options but not enough research. One that I feel good for a water infusion is tourmaline, it is a negative ion generator and increases dissolved oxygen levels in water. There are a lot of water filters and alkalizers with tourmaline in them.

Thanks for the advice @elkemi!

marico xq eres tan abasado? tas viendo que la cagas? te pones a mandar 10 y descuadras todo el presupuesto de la vaina!! Upvoted igual q mas queda

Quedan 15 minutos para que más personas hagan una oferta. Es una oferta que funciona así. Todavía es un ROI del 10%, que es muy bueno. No es necesario enojarse conmigo por eso. Gracias por el voto favorable, haré lo mismo por ti.

dale mano esta bien!! te seguiré igual seguimos activos por aca

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Lepidolite is one of my all time favorite minerals! I love to keep pieces near the head of my bed :)

Looks amazing thanks for uploading.